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Ushakov says US-Russia peace talks on Ukraine will remain secret as Moscow sidelines Kyiv and the EU

Russia and the United States plan to continue discussing a peace plan in secret and will not speak publicly about new talks, the Kremlin said. Moscow also insists its position has been strengthened by the “combat exploits” of the Russian military in …

Dec 3, 2025

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US Senate opposes Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine, says Sen. Welch

The Kyiv Independent’s Martin Fornusek speaks with U.S. Senator Peter Welch about the bipartisan Senate backlash to the Trump administration’s 28-point Ukraine peace plan. Welch explains why the U.S. must defer to Ukraine on the terms of peace and …

Dec 3, 2025

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Anna Danylchuk: Kremlin PUSHES Trump deal for UKRAINE CAPITULATION

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Nov 27, 2025

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The Kremlin is not ready to accept even Trump's peace plan, analysts say #shorts

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Nov 27, 2025

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Russia's coy game: Why Kremlin won't commit to Trump's peace push

As U.S. President Donald Trump accelerates his push for a settlement in Moscow's war against Ukraine, analysts say Russia's ambiguous stance is clouding the process.

Even though the original peace plan unveiled by the U.S. last week was skewed in …

Nov 27, 2025

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Putin ALREADY SABOTAGES Trump's "peace plan": Kremlin afraid even to read document!

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Nov 27, 2025

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'Donetsk and maybe a land swap' — Witkoff promised Russian aides he could sway Trump, pressure Ukraine into peace deal in secret phone recording

"The president will give me a lot of space and discretion to get to the deal," U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff told top Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov in a recorded phone call obtained by Bloomberg.

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Nov 25, 2025

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Witkoff to meet Putin as US sends delegations to Ukraine, Russia in 'hopes of finalizing' peace plan

"The original 28-Point Peace Plan, which was drafted by the United States, has been fine-tuned, with additional input from both sides, and there are only a few remaining points of disagreement," U.S. President Donald Trump said.

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Nov 25, 2025

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Putin in despair! Trump's peace plan reduced to 19 points, while Ukraine delivers painful strikes

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Nov 25, 2025

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Kremlin ideologue Alexander Dugin predicts full takeover of Ukraine within two years, rejects U.S. peace plan

Russian political figure and Kremlin ideologue Alexander Dugin, whose daughter was killed in a car bombing, said Ukraine will be Russian “completely within two years at most” and that there will be “no sovereignty,” commenting on a new U.S. peace …

Nov 25, 2025

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Trump’s peace plan takes the heat off Zelensky amid major corruption scandal

As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was hit with a large-scale corruption scandal and a controversial peace plan at the same time earlier this month, his position seemed desperate and vulnerable to many.

But in fact the foreign policy crisis …

Nov 25, 2025

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28-point peace plan for Ukraine-Russia war, Europe’s amendments, and Geneva negotiations

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UKRAINE, Nov. 25 — On Nov 19, Politico reported that the White House was preparing to present a peace proposal with Russia, which US officials expect to form the basis for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia. On Nov. 21 several US media outlets …

Nov 25, 2025

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Is Zelenskyy going to the US? Meeting with Trump coming soon #shorts

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Nov 25, 2025

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Kremlin silent as Lavrov says questions remain over Trump’s Ukraine peace plan

U.S. and Russian representatives are holding talks in Abu Dhabi on a plan to end the war in Ukraine, according to both American and Russian media reports.

The U.S. side is represented by Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll and several diplomats. The …

Nov 25, 2025

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Kremlin rejects European counter-proposal to US peace plan for Ukraine

Kyiv's European partners reportedly pitched the plan as a counter-proposal to a 28-point document backed by the Trump administration, which was criticized for heavily favoring Russia.

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Nov 24, 2025

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Zelensky may reportedly visit US this week to discuss peace plan with Trump

The possible visit would depend on the outcomes of the U.S.-Ukraine consultations in Geneva, according to CBS News.

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Nov 24, 2025

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Trump's new push for peace deal – what's different this time | Ukraine This Week

In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, The Kyiv Independent’s Anna Belokur reports on the devastating Russian strike on the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil, which killed 33 people, including six children.

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Nov 23, 2025

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Nov 22, 2025

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'Rewarding Russian butchery' — US lawmakers rail against Trump's Ukraine peace deal

"Rewarding Russian butchery would be disastrous to America’s interests," U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell said.

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Nov 22, 2025

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❗️Putin wants humiliation, not negotiations – new “terms” shock even Trump's allies – Jonathan Fink

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Nov 21, 2025

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At Colombia-Venezuela border, vulnerable brace for Trump war

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Nov 20, 2025

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Trump envoy Kellogg to depart White House, leaving Ukraine without key US champion in moment of crisis

Kellogg's exit will leave Ukraine without its chief advocate in the Trump White House as the country faces escalating Russian attacks and a domestic corruption crisis.

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Nov 20, 2025

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Nov 19, 2025

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US Congress advances Russia sanctions bill with Trump’s backing

The U.S. Congress will begin advancing a Russia sanctions bill “with the blessing” of President Donald Trump, Sen. Lindsey Graham announced.

“The bill allows the president to impose secondary sanctions and tariffs at his discretion on countries that …

Nov 18, 2025

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Why the war won’t end anytime soon

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Trump administration may deport around 80 Ukrainians over 'violations of US law,' envoy says

If carried out, the deportation would mark the highest number of Ukrainians removed from the U.S. in recent years, the Washington Post reported.

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Nov 14, 2025

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Trump hosts Syria’s al-Sharaa at the White House for the first time, Washington extends sanctions relief

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House on Nov. 10, marking the first visit to Washington by a Syrian head of state since 1946.

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Nov 11, 2025

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Russia’s disturbing human ‘safaris’

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TRUMP BACKTRACKED! IS HUNGARY ALLOWED TO PURCHASE RUSSIAN ENERGY RESOURCES?

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Nov 8, 2025

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💬 “We have made progress”: Trump on peace between Ukraine and Russia #shorts

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Nov 7, 2025

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Orban meets Trump in Washington to discuss Russian oil, war against Ukraine

The U.S. and Hungary are also planning to sign a "significant nuclear cooperation agreement," Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said.

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Nov 7, 2025

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Kremlin denies Lavrov fell out of favor with Putin after canceled Trump summit

"I will give you a brief answer: there is nothing true in these reports," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.

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Nov 7, 2025

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Raising a newborn in the dark

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This is Myroslava’s first article after returning from maternity leave on Monday.

She holds her small son in her arms as she writes, so you can read about the events in Ukraine. Over much of the last year she’s been on paid maternity …

Nov 6, 2025

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Putin highlights Russia’s nuclear weapons advancements as Trump weighs renewed nuclear testing

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke at an awards ceremony honoring the developers of the “Burevestnik,” a nuclear-powered, unlimited-range strategic cruise missile, and the “Poseidon” unmanned underwater vehicle. The transcript was published on …

Nov 6, 2025

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'I'm not going to represent our country there' — Trump to skip G20 summit, dashing hopes of brokering meeting between Zelensky, Putin

Trump's comments come days after Finnish President Alexander Stubb suggested a possible meeting between the leaders of Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S. at the summit.

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Nov 5, 2025

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Trump 'not really' considering Tomahawk transfers to Ukraine, for now

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Nov. 2 that as of now, he is not planning to provide Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles.

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Nov 3, 2025

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Putin’s nuclear threshold: How Trump influences the war and NATO's red line?

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Nov 2, 2025

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Kremlin spokesperson says 'no need' for Trump-Putin meeting

"Hypothetically speaking, (a meeting) is possible, but at this point there is no need for it," Peskov told the Russian state news agency TASS.

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Nov 2, 2025

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Trump says Orban requested exemption from US sanctions on Russian oil but hasn’t been granted one

While most EU member states have largely phased out Russian fossil-fuel imports since 2022, Hungary and Slovakia have continued to receive pipeline deliveries.

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Oct 31, 2025

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New missile that pushed Trump to leave nuclear treaty fired by Russia at Ukraine, Reuters reports

According to the officials who spoke to Reuters, Russia attacked Ukraine with the missile 23 over August 2025 alone, as well as on several occasions in 2022.

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Oct 31, 2025

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Trump orders nuclear tests after lambasting Russia over nuclear-powered missile

Oct 27, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: 3 killed, 32 injured in Kyiv amid Russian drone attack on residential buildings

Key developments on Oct. 26-25:

Three killed, 32 injured in Kyiv amid Russian drone attack on residential buildings
'I'm not going to be wasting my time' — Trump rules out Putin meeting without Ukraine peace progress
'More to come,' HUR says, as …

Oct 26, 2025

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Russia’s war on civilians | Ukraine This Week

The episode covers Russian war crimes in Pokrovsk and continued attacks on Ukrainian cities, including missile strikes on Kyiv and Kharkiv. While Moscow continues to reject a ceasefire with Ukraine, has President Trump finally shifted his approach to …

Oct 26, 2025

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'I'm not going to be wasting my time' — Trump rules out Putin meeting without Ukraine peace progress

"I've always had a great relationship with Vladimir Putin, but this has been very disappointing," U.S. President Donald Trump said.

Oct 25, 2025

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White House says Trump-Putin meeting 'not completely off the table'

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Trump has seen "not enough interest and enough action" from Russia to advance toward peace.

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Oct 23, 2025

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Orbán challenges Europe by opening the door to Putin at the summit with Trump

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Oct 23, 2025

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Lancet's attack on journalists | New EU and US sanctions | Trump on the “end of the war”

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Oct 23, 2025

Oct 22, 2025

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Trump does not want to meet with Putin – "I don't see the point"! #shorts

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Oct 22, 2025

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Why every call with Putin changes Trump’s Ukraine policy

Former U.S. Ambassador Steven Pifer discusses recent U-turn in U.S. President Trump’s policy on Ukraine following a phone call with Putin. Pifer says that Trump can still end Russia’s war if he starts using leverage on Moscow but argues that, …

Oct 22, 2025

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URGENT! TRUMP AND PUTIN MEETING CANCELED? Pressure mounts!

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Oct 21, 2025

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What Trump Doesn’t Get About Tomahawks

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Trump holds back Tomahawks | Ukraine This Week

In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, The Kyiv Independent’s Anna Belokur reports on another Trump–Zelensky meeting in Washington, following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s intervention to dissuade the U.S. from supplying Ukraine with …

Oct 19, 2025

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LIVE | President Trump Participates in a Bilateral Lunch with the President of Ukraine

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Oct 17, 2025

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Zelensky meets Trump in Washington as Ukraine hopes for Tomahawk deliveries

The U.S. leader greeted Zelensky near the White House, where the two leaders are expected to speak to reporters before closed-door discussions.

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Oct 17, 2025

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JUST IN! Zelenskyy and Trump have begun their meeting. First STATEMENTS

He noted that the conversation placed “special emphasis on the Ukrainian …

Oct 17, 2025

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Nature of genocide, “evil gene” in Russians, and Polish-Ukrainian relations. Interview with reporter Wojciech Tochman

Wojciech Tochman is a Polish reporter, writer, and volunteer whose books, translated into many languages, examine post-genocide societies in the former Yugoslavia, Rwanda, and Cambodia etc.

Gwara met with Wojciech Tochman in late August during his …

Oct 17, 2025

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Editorial: President Trump, don't fall for Putin's bullsh*t — again

We've been here before. Multiple times. Not even that long ago.

President Donald Trump has appeared to be on the verge of taking a decisive step that could genuinely put pressure on Russia to make it end its full-scale invasion of Ukraine and then the …

Oct 17, 2025

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🔥 Washington surprise! Zelenskyy and Trump — talks that could change the game

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Oct 17, 2025

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EU left in the dark about Trump-Putin meeting within its borders, questions its point

BRUSSELS, Belgium — A general sense of skepticism prevails among European officials and diplomats over U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of planned Ukraine peace talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Hungary.

"We can only commend all …

Oct 17, 2025

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As Ukraine hopes for Tomahawks, what to expect from Zelensky-Trump meeting

President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, in Washington on Oct. 17 as Kyiv seeks to secure more robust support for the war with Russia.

With Trump warming up to Ukraine, there are hopes that the meeting – his …

Oct 16, 2025

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Trump ready to slap 'Ukrainian victory tariff' on China if Europe follows suit, treasury secretary says

"President (Donald) Trump has instructed the ambassador and myself to tell our European allies that we would be in favor of whether you would call it a 'Russian oil tariff' on China or a 'Ukrainian victory tariff' on China," U.S. Treasury Secretary …

Oct 16, 2025

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'They want to go offensive' — Trump to discuss Ukraine returning war to Russia during meeting with Zelensky

Trump said he'd "make a determination" on Ukraine's desire to "go offensive" against Russia during his upcoming meeting with Zelensky at the White House.

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Oct 16, 2025

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India assures White House it will stop buying Russian oil, Trump says

"There will be no oil, (Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is) not buying his oil from Russia, it started — you know, you can't do it immediately, it’s a little bit of a process, but the process is going to be over with soon," U.S. President Donald …

Oct 15, 2025

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Trump's two wars: why diplomacy worked in Gaza but not in Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump's success in brokering the Oct. 9 ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has been praised worldwide.

What seems to be a diplomatic victory in the Middle East stands in sharp contrast with Trump's failure to negotiate a …

Oct 14, 2025

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Investigation: Inside Russia's real estate theft scheme

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Zelensky confirms October 17 meeting with Trump to discuss potential Tomahawk deliveries

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed he will meet this week in Washington with U.S. President Donald Trump.

He made the announcement on Monday, October 13, in Kyiv at a joint news conference with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.

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Oct 14, 2025

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Trump says Turkey's Erdogan could mediate Russia-Ukraine war

"He's respected by Russia. Ukraine, I can't tell you about, but he is respected by (Russian President Vladimir) Putin," Trump told journalists.

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Oct 14, 2025

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Zelensky confirms plans to meet Trump in Washington this week

The meeting, reportedly scheduled for Oct. 17, will follow two phone calls between the two leaders regarding Ukraine's air defenses and long-range capabilities.

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Oct 13, 2025

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Trump says he'll focus on Ukraine war after brokering Israel-Hamas deal

Speaking about past negotiations with Moscow, Trump said U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff "had no idea about Russia, had no idea about Putin too much" at the time.

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Oct 13, 2025

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⚡ End of the war in Gaza! TRUMP promises to disarm HAMAS #shorts

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Oct 13, 2025

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Hamas releases 7 Israeli hostages as Trump declares Gaza war 'over'

Hamas handed over the hostages to the Red Cross, and the Israeli forces are now escorting the group to Israel.

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Oct 13, 2025

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Trump says he will urge Putin to end the war or face the US sending Tomahawks to Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Oct. 12 that he is prepared to send long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine but said he plans to first discuss the matter with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Oct 13, 2025

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Trump threatens China with additional 100% tariffs amid trade tensions

"The United States of America will impose a tariff of 100% on China, over and above any tariff that they are currently paying," Donald Trump said.

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Oct 11, 2025

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Putin blasts Nobel Peace Prize decision, wins thanks from Trump

Putin praised Trump's peacekeeping efforts and said the Nobel committee's decisions to award the honor to "people who have done nothing for peace" damaged the prize's reputation.

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Oct 11, 2025

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Melania Trump says she received response from Putin on letter about Ukrainian children

Speaking at the White House briefing, Melania Trump said Putin responded to her earlier letter and that "both sides have participated in several back-channel meetings and calls, all in good faith."

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Oct 10, 2025

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Fact Check: Nobel Chair Did NOT say Donald Trump Didn't Win Peace Prize Because He Lacked 'Courage And Integrity'

Did the chair of the Nobel committee that chose the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize say that Donald Trump was not chosen because they only "give the award to people of courage and integrity?" No, that's not true: A reporter asked Nobel Committee chair Jørgen …

Oct 10, 2025

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Putin says he will stick to 'principles' discussed with Trump in talks on Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he views his Aug. 15 meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska positively. According to him, Russia will rely on the “principles” discussed in Anchorage to “settle the conflict” in Ukraine.

Putin spoke …

Oct 10, 2025

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The Anarchists (yes, anarchists) in Ukraine’s military

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Oct 9, 2025

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Ukraine to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize if he secures ceasefire with Russia

Trump, who has boasted about ending "seven wars" since returning to office, has actively campaigned for receiving the prestigious award.

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Oct 9, 2025

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Israel, Hamas sign off on first phase of peace plan, Trump says

"I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first phase of our peace plan," U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social on Oct. 8.

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Oct 9, 2025

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“We are people’s lend-lease.” Ukrainian in New York about her volunteer work, Republicans, and Kharkiv

Pro-Ukrainian rally in New-York

Olena Blyednova moved with her daughter from Kharkiv to New York seven years ago. Then, the Russian full-scale invasion started. Olena started volunteering in the USA, and her daughter returned to Ukraine and started managing memberships for …

Oct 8, 2025

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Russia attacks again, and Trump makes a decision on Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine

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Oct 7, 2025

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'I want to find out what they're doing with them' — Trump mulls sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Oct. 6 that he has "sort of made a decision" on whether to supply Ukraine with Tomahawk long-range missiles.

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Oct 6, 2025

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Tomahawk supplies to Kyiv would ruin US-Russian relations, Putin says

Putin’s message comes as U.S. President Donald Trump has taken a more hostile stance against Russia in recent weeks after a summer of courtship that saw the U.S. roll out the red carpet for Putin during the Alaskan Summit in August.

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Oct 5, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Russia targets Ukraine's energy infrastructure in massive strikes ahead of winter, Zelensky says

Key developments on Oct. 3:

Russia targets Ukraine's energy infrastructure in massive strikes ahead of winter, Zelensky says
Ukrainian drones strike major Russian chemical plant over 1,700 kilometers from front lines
Trump unlikely to send Tomahawk …

Oct 3, 2025

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Trump unlikely to send Tomahawk long-range missiles to Ukraine, Reuters reports

Washington is more likely to provide shorter-range systems or let European allies buy long-range weapons for Ukraine, officials told Reuters.

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Oct 3, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Kyiv brings home over 200 POWs, civilians in another swap with Russia

Key developments on Oct. 2:

Ukraine brings home over 200 POWs, civilians in another swap with Russia
Trump greenlights US intelligence sharing for Ukraine’s long-range strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, WSJ reports
Russia reportedly modifies …

Oct 2, 2025

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Should NATO shoot down Russian jets?

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Sep 26, 2025

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Ukraine battlefield briefings may have shifted Trump's view of Russia's war, WSJ reports

U.S. officials reportedly briefed Trump about current battlefield conditions and a planned Ukrainian offensive that would require American intelligence support.

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Sep 25, 2025

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Trump 'growing incredibly impatient' with Russia, Vance says as Moscow refuses to end fighting

"I believe the president is growing incredibly impatient with the Russians right now because he doesn't feel like they're putting enough on the table to end the war," U.S. Vice President JD Vance said.

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Sep 25, 2025

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Zelensky: China could force Moscow to end the war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused China of refusing to help end Russia’s war against his country.

"If China truly wanted this war to end, it could force Moscow to stop this invasion. Without China, Putin’s Russia is nothing, yet China …

Sep 24, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Trump says NATO should down Russian aircraft violating allied airspace

Key developments on Sept. 23:

Trump says NATO should down Russian aircraft violating allied airspace
Zelensky, Trump meet in New York amid surging Russia-NATO tensions
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Sep 23, 2025

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Trump vows to help defend Poland, Baltic countries if Russian escalations continue

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sept. 21 he would help defend Poland and the Baltic nations if Russia continues to escalate.

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Sep 21, 2025

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Trump reiterates call for European allies to stop buying Russian oil

U.S. President Donald Trump again urged European countries to stop importing oil from Russia, during a dinner in Mount Vernon, Virginia, Bloomberg reported on Sept. 21.

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Sep 21, 2025

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Putin feels free to increase attacks on Ukraine without fear of consequences from Trump, Bloomberg reports

Russia has already significantly increased its drone and missile strikes across Ukraine this year, repeatedly breaking its records of civilian casualties and weapons launched.

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Sep 20, 2025

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'Kukly': Putin's version of Jimmy Kimmel

It was just a puppet show. What was there to fear?

For eight years, the Russian television program ‘Kukly’ mocked politicians of all stripes, Western and Russian.

By the time Vladimir Putin became president around the turn of the millennium, the show …

Sep 20, 2025

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Zelensky confirms upcoming meeting with Trump at UN General Assembly

President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump during his upcoming visit to the UN General Assembly next week, Zelensky said on Sept. 20.

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Sep 20, 2025

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Russia's drone incursion into Poland was a 'test' of Western resolve, Kellogg says — contradicting Trump

"If it had all happened at once, maybe you could call it an accident. But six hours of drones? That’s a test – a way to see what the West would do. And we have to respond like it’s a test," Kellogg said.

Top European officials are paying increasing attention to Ukraine’s future defense capabilities and, in particular, have compared the country to a “steel porcupine” as they talk about modernizing its arsenal.

One EU country poised to help is …

Sep 19, 2025

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US would 'help secure the peace' in Ukraine, Trump says

The United States would help secure peace after Russia's war in Ukraine ends, U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview aired Sept. 18 on Fox News.

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Sep 19, 2025

US President Donald Trump could meet with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky next week in New York, said Secretary of State Marco Rubio during his visit to Israel.

“Trump is trying to do everything possible to end the war,” Rubio said.

“The …

Sep 16, 2025

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Kremlin aims for fall Trump–Putin talks amid behind-the-scenes U.S.–Russia consultations

The United States and Russia are discussing the possibility of another meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Moscow and Washington are holding quiet, behind-the-scenes consultations as they prepare a new round …

Sep 16, 2025

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"Shaheds" in Poland. Trump pressures Russia. Kremlin is nervous!

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Sep 16, 2025

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Why Putin and Belarus Banned This Theater

Editor’s Note: We believe that stories can stand up to dictatorship — whether it's an artistic reimagining of resistance on a theater stage, or writing deeply-empathetic profiles of people targeted by criminal regimes.

This month, all our Ukraine …

Sep 16, 2025

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EU reportedly delays 19th sanctions package after Trump's push to cut off Russian oil

The news comes after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would impose tougher sanctions on Moscow once European allies cease purchasing Russian oil.

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Sep 16, 2025

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Trump may meet Zelensky in New York next week, Rubio says

World leaders will gather in New York starting Sept. 22 for the U.N.'s annual high-level session.

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Sep 16, 2025

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Sep 14, 2025

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Trump says he'll sanction Moscow if all NATO allies stop buying Russian oil

“NATO’s commitment to win has been far less than 100%, and the purchase of Russian oil, by some, has been shocking,” U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social.

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Sep 13, 2025

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American right-wing activist Charlie Kirk killed in Utah, Trump confirms

"The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead," U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on social media, confirming Kirk's death.

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Sep 10, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: NATO engages Russia for first time ever as Poland downs drones amid attack on Ukraine

Key developments on Sept. 10:

NATO engages Russia for first time ever as Poland downs drones amid mass attack on Ukraine
Belarus expands military infrastructure near Ukraine, may host Russian Oreshnik ballistic missiles
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Once a settlement is reached, Washington could have "a very productive economic relationship" with both Kyiv and Moscow, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said.

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Trump urges EU to impose harsh tariffs on China, India to pressure Russia, FT reports

U.S. President Donald Trump made the request while dialing into a high-level meeting between senior U.S. and EU officials in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 9.

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One month since Trump’s meaningless deadline

Editor’s note: After Trump dragged Ukraine and Russia into “negotiations,” many people abroad got the impression that the war was about to end.

However, in reality, we are as far from its conclusion as ever.

This month, all our articles are behind a …

Sep 8, 2025

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Alaska summit with Trump 'gave Putin what he wanted,' Zelensky says

"Putin doesn't want to meet with me, but he wants very much to meet with the president of the United States, to show everybody video and images that he is there," President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with ABC News.

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Sep 8, 2025

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Russia's mass attack shows Kremlin not interested in ending war diplomatically, Trump's Ukraine envoy says

"The attack was not a signal that Russia wants to diplomatically end this war," U.S. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg wrote the day after Russia launched its largest attack of the full-scale war.

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Uzbekistan deepens partnership with the United States as Russia’s influence wanes

Uzbekistan’s President held a substantive conversation with his American counterpart, Donald Trump, agreeing to closer cooperation.

Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and US President Donald Trump held a phone call to discuss expanding …

Sep 6, 2025

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Trump says he'd 'love' to host Putin, Xi at next year's G20 summit in US

When asked whether Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to join the G20 summit in Miami, Trump said he would "love them to if they want to."

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Sep 6, 2025

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Putin, Kim Jong Un join Xi at military parade in China, 'conspire against' United States

Putin, Kim Jong Un, and Xi Jinping appeared together at a military parade in Beijing, prompting a reaction from Trump on Truth Social: “Please give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un, as you conspire against The United States of …

Sep 3, 2025

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As Moscow escalates strikes and rejects talks with Kyiv, Trump says he's 'very disappointed' in Putin

"I'm very disappointed in President Putin, I can say that, and we'll be doing something to help people live," Trump said in an interview on the Scott Jennings Radio Show. "It's not a question of Ukraine. It's help people live," he added. "7,000 are …

Sep 2, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine's ex-parliament speaker shot dead in Lviv; Russia says war to continue

Key developments on Aug. 30-31:

Ukraine's ex-parliament speaker shot dead in Lviv
'Wishful thinking, outright lies' — Ukraine dismisses Russia's claims of battlefield success
Russia says the quiet part out loud — war in Ukraine to continue, more mass …

Aug 31, 2025

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Talks with Ukraine 'very productive and constructive,' US envoy Witkoff says ahead of Security Council meeting

The meeting was described by Trump administration officials as both a progress report and a reaffirmation of efforts to bring Ukraine and Russia to the table for an eventual peace deal, according to Fox News.

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Aug 30, 2025

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Exclusive: Zelensky-Putin meeting 'impossible' unless Trump ups pressure on Russia, Ukraine says

A face-to-face meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin won't happen unless the U.S. ups pressure on the Russian leader, a source in Ukraine's President's Office has told the Kyiv Independent.

Nearly two weeks after U.S. …

Aug 29, 2025

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Trump is a 'Russian asset,' Portuguese president says

Questions about Trump’s possibly shady relationship with Russia and the country’s security services have long swirled/

Aug 29, 2025

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62% of Americans back sanctions on Russia's trading partners, poll says

Among supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump from the Republican Party, 76% backed sanctions against Russia’s trading partners, while Democrats shared this position at 58%.

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Trump admin weighs sanctions on EU officials over Digital Services Act, Reuters reports

The potential move comes amid ongoing U.S. complaints that the law censors American voices and places an unfair burden on U.S. tech companies.

Aug 25, 2025

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Fact Check: Zelenskyy Did NOT Comment On Meeting With Trump By Saying That 'Trump Doesn't Really Want' Ceasefire Between Ukraine And Russia

Did Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy react to his August 2025 meeting at the White House by suggesting that Donald Trump rejects a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, believing it would hurt his chances of winning the Nobel Peace Prize? No, …

Aug 25, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine, US to meet this week to discuss potential Zelensky-Putin talks

Key developments on Aug. 25:

Ukraine, US to meet this week to discuss potential Zelensky-Putin talks
Putin reluctant to meet Zelensky 'because he doesn't like him,' Trump says
Norway pledges $8.5 billion in aid to Ukraine in 2026
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Aug 25, 2025

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Russia has made 'significant concessions' amid Trump-led peace talks, Vance says

In an exclusive interview with NBC News' “Meet the Press,” on Aug. 24, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance expressed optimism about diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine and claimed that Russia has made “significant …

Aug 25, 2025

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'The people of Ukraine have an unbreakable spirit' — Trump, world leaders mark Independence Day with messages of support to Kyiv

“As you mark this important day, know the United States respects your fight, honors your sacrifices, and believes in your future as an independent nation,” U.S. President Donald Trump said in a letter of support to Ukraine.

Aug 24, 2025

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⚡️ “Time to end the war” — Trump's greetings to Ukraine #shorts

Aug 24, 2025

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Russia slams Ukraine in wake of Trump-Zelensky meeting | Ukraine This Week

In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, the Kyiv Independent’s Anna Belokur breaks down Monday’s meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, which came just a few days after Trump’s Aug. 15 meeting with …

Aug 24, 2025

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Russia-Belarus Zapad-2025 drills: Ukraine issues warning to Lukashenko’s troops

In a statement published by Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry, officials reminded that Alexander Lukashenko’s regime is complicit in Russia’s crimes in Ukraine: at the start of the full-scale war, it allowed Russian forces to use Belarusian territory to …

Aug 23, 2025

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Where Ukraine’s eff-you attitude comes from

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With the so-called ‘peace process’ underway, Ukraine’s defiant stance against Russia is center stage. So we wanted to dig deep into history to explain where it all originates.

We have a print of ‘The Reply of the Zaporizhzhian Cossacks’ …

Aug 23, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine hits Russian drone base in occupied Crimea; Kremlin says Putin-Zelensky meeting 'not ready at all'

Key developments on Aug. 22:

Ukraine hits Russian drone base at occupied Crimean airfield, Navy claims
Putin-Zelensky meeting 'not ready at all,' Kremlin says despite Trump push for peace deal
Ukraine shoots down Russian Orlan 'mother drone' carrying …

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Trump 'very angry' about Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil pipeline

“Viktor, I do not like hearing about this — I am very angry about it. Tell Slovakia you are my great friend,” Trump wrote in response to a complaint about the strikes from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

Aug 22, 2025

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Trump administration escalates purge of senior US intelligence officials, Economist reports

The officer, who served as the CIA’s top Russia and Eurasia analyst during the 2016 election and helped produce the report detailing Moscow’s interference on behalf of Donald Trump, was among the most senior career officials targeted.

Aug 22, 2025

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Trump's intelligence chief ordered halt to intelligence sharing on Russia-Ukraine peace talks among 'Five Eye' allies, CBS reports

U.S. intelligence sources told CBS News that Gabbard signed a directive barring the sharing of information with the Five Eye alliance, which includes the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, and New Zealand.

Aug 22, 2025

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Where is Crimea? And other things you (and US presidents) should know

U.S. President Donald Trump referred to Crimea as a piece of land "right in the ocean" that is "the size of Texas" while talking on the Mark Levin Show, a right-wing talk radio program, on Aug. 20.

"It's beautiful. It's,

Aug 21, 2025

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Trump calls occupied Crimea 'size of Texas,' 'in the middle of the ocean'

Ukraine’s Crimean peninsula, illegally occupied by Russia since 2014, is roughly 26 times smaller than Texas.

Aug 20, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Around 10 European allies willing to send troops to Ukraine, Bloomberg reports

Key developments on Aug. 20:

Around 10 European allies willing to send troops to Ukraine, talks accelerate on security guarantees, Bloomberg reports
US may provide air support for Ukraine under peace deal, Trump says
Putin discusses Ukraine war with …

Aug 20, 2025

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Lavrov says Russia wants to join China, the US, Britain and France in providing Ukraine security guarantees

Russia agrees that security guarantees for Ukraine should be provided on an equal basis with the participation of countries such as China, the United States, the United Kingdom and France, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on August 20.

He added …

Aug 20, 2025

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Ukrainian sabotage groups operating behind Russian lines

Editor’s Note: The looming possibility of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine is approaching like a dark cloud — talks during which Moscow will try to pressure Kyiv into making as maximum concessions.

'I want to try to get to heaven,' Trump cites divine motivation for Ukraine peace

“If I can save 7,000 people a week from being killed, I think that’s a pretty… I want to try to get to heaven if possible, I’m hearing that I’m not doing well,” Trump said on Aug. 19.

Aug 19, 2025

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Trump raises topic of Ukraine's EU membership with Orban, Bloomberg reports

Aug 18, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: 'We'll give them very good protection, very good security' — Trump says in White House meeting with Zelensky

Key developments on Aug. 18:

'We'll give them very good protection, very good security' — Trump says in White House meeting with Zelensky
EU leaders to hold video conference on Ukraine after Washington talks, Costa says
Zelensky says Putin undermines …

Aug 18, 2025

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Directly from the OVAL OFFICE! Urgent statements from ZELENSKYY and TRUMP

Aug 18, 2025

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'We are ready for trilateral,' — Zelensky says as he meets Trump at White House

President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Washington alongside a delegation of European leaders, including the presidents of France and Finland; the prime ministers of Italy and the United Kingdom; and the German chancellor. European Commission President …

Aug 18, 2025

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ZELENSKYY-TRUMP: talks that could decide the course of the war?

Aug 18, 2025

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As Zelensky, Trump prepare to talk about peace, most Russian demands are non-starters for Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has laid out a number of demands that he would require to stop his country's war against Ukraine.

Most of these demands are non-starters for Ukraine, analysts say.

Russia has demanded a full Ukrainian withdrawal from …

Aug 18, 2025

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LIVE: Trump greets Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House

Aug 18, 2025

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Trump’s Alaska folly

TORONTO — In the ancient world, people spoke of "Ultima Thule," a mythical land in the extreme north, at the end of the earth. By venturing north to Alaska to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. President Donald Trump reached his own Ultima …

Aug 18, 2025

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Zelensky meets US Envoy Kellogg ahead of Trump summit

According to CNN, European officials privately voiced concern about his absence in Alaska, calling him the American figure with the deepest understanding of what terms Ukraine might consider in a deal.

Aug 18, 2025

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Searching for PEACE: Zelenskyy arrives in WASHINGTON to meet with TRUMP #shorts

Aug 18, 2025

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Russian strikes kill 8, injure 35 across Ukraine ahead of Zelensky-Trump meeting

The strikes come as Moscow continues rejecting calls for an unconditional ceasefire, instead intensifying its use of drones and missiles against Ukraine.

Aug 18, 2025

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Trump says no NATO path or Crimea return for Ukraine as Zelensky comes to Washington for peace talks

Zelensky cautioned that any new deal must prevent Russian President Vladimir Putin from using concessions as a “springboard” for another attack, citing Russia’s seizure of Crimea in 2014.

Aug 18, 2025

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Rubio denies European leaders coming to White House to 'keep Zelensky from being bullied'

“Oh, this is such a stupid media narrative that they’re coming here tomorrow because Trump is going to bully Zelensky into a bad deal,” U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told CBS.

Aug 18, 2025

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Russia seeks 'Ukraine's surrender, not peace,' Macron says ahead of talks with Trump

“I don’t believe (Russian President Vladimir) Putin wants peace, Macron told reporters after co-chairing a meeting of the coalition of the willing. “I believe he wants Ukraine’s surrender."

Aug 17, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Trump to meet with Zelensky, European leaders in Washington on Aug. 18 after US-Russia summit ends without agreement

Key developments on Aug. 16-17:

Trump, Zelensky to meet in Washington next week after US-Russia summit ends without agreement
Top European leaders to join Zelensky in Washington for Trump talks
Putin offers Trump frozen battle lines, written promise not …

Aug 17, 2025

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'Negotiation can begin where the front line currently stands' — Zelensky says ahead of meeting with Trump

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Aug. 17 that negotiations to end the war in Ukraine should begin at the current front line, amid questions surrounding proposals of land swaps to end the war.

"We need real negotiations, and that means they can …

Aug 17, 2025

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US officials provide contradictory statements on security guarantees, fueling uncertainty ahead of Trump-Zelensky meeting

In comments to various media networks on Aug. 17, Russia envoy Steve Witkoff and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the outcomes stemming from the Trump-Putin meeting, providing differing accounts of the progress made towards providing …

Aug 17, 2025

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Ukrainian troops advance in Sumy oblast, General Staff says

Ukraine’s military has reportedly advanced about two kilometers in Sumy oblast, just a day after Putin and Trump discussed a deal that would give unoccupied Ukrainian territories to Russia.

Aug 17, 2025

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Statement by Nova Ukraine on Ongoing Negotiations Between President Trump, President Zelenskyy, European Leaders, and President Putin

Nova Ukraine welcomes the increasing diplomatic efforts aimed at securing a just and lasting peace
for Ukraine. We recognize the importance of negotiations at the highest level, including the recent exchanges between President Trump, President …

Aug 17, 2025

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Bay Area Ukrainians, Russians react to high-stakes Trump-Putin summit

The post Bay Area Ukrainians, Russians react to high-stakes Trump-Putin summit appeared first on Nova Ukraine.

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Aug 17, 2025

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Russian officials celebrate end of Moscow's isolation after Putin-Trump summit

Trump, Putin fail to reach deal to end war in Ukraine
Ukraine strikes Russian port used for Iranian arms shipments, military says
Ukrainian unit claims Pokrovsk cleared of Russian saboteurs
'Target hit' — Ukraine strikes oil …

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Aug 16, 2025

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Merz urges Putin to hold Ukraine talks without preconditions

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to take seriously U.S. President Donald Trump’s offer to launch negotiations on Ukraine, his office said in an official statement.

“Russia today has an opportunity to agree …

Aug 15, 2025

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'He is still being tortured' — Ukrainian families plead for all-for-all prisoner swap ahead of Trump-Putin summit

Oksana Berezina stood holding a Ukrainian flag with a photo of her husband, Oleh, who went missing in Russia’s Kursk Oblast late last year and is believed to be a prisoner of war.

Like others gathered in protest, she is pinning her hopes on a meeting …

Aug 15, 2025

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Putin is asking Trump for Ukraine’s Fortress Belt

Editor’s note: Today’s Putin-Trump summit, taking place on American soil, is the latest sign that our reporting is more relevant than ever.

In other media outlets you will see abstract mentions of land and territory.

At The Counteroffensive we take you …

Aug 15, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Trump says Putin ready to make a peace deal with Ukraine

Key developments on Aug. 14:

Trump says Putin ready to make a peace deal with Ukraine
July saw highest civilian casualties in Ukraine since 2022, UN says ahead of Trump-Putin summit
Russia may be preparing to test nuclear-powered missile ahead of Trump …

Aug 14, 2025

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July saw highest civilian casualties in Ukraine since 2022, UN says ahead of Trump-Putin summit

“Only the first three months after the Russian Federation launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine saw more killed and injured than in this past month,” said Danielle Bell, head of the U.N. human rights monitoring mission in Ukraine.

Aug 14, 2025

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Lavrov to accompany Putin for talks with Trump in Alaska

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will accompany President Vladimir Putin to Alaska for a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, Alexey Fadeev, deputy director of the Information and Press Department at Russia’s Foreign Ministry, said at a …

Aug 14, 2025

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Russia unveils delegation, schedule for Putin-Trump Alaska meeting

The Russian delegation will include Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, presidential aide Yuri Ushakov, Defense Minister Andrei Belousov, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov, and Russian Direct Investment Fund head Kirill Dmitriev.

Aug 14, 2025

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Zelensky to reportedly meet Starmer in UK after call with Trump

President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the latter’s residence in Downing Street on Aug. 14, Sky News reported, citing Starmer’s office.

Aug 14, 2025

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US ready to provide Ukraine security guarantees, but opposes NATO membership, Macron says

Trump told Zelensky and European leaders that “NATO should not be part of these security guarantees” for postwar Ukraine, according to French President Emmanuel Macron.

Aug 14, 2025

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Trump may offer Putin minerals access in exchange for peace, Telegraph reports

U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to offer Russian President Vladimir Putin access to rare earth minerals in Ukraine and natural resources in Alaska in an effort to secure a ceasefire, The Telegraph reported on Aug. 13.

Aug 13, 2025

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As Putin, Trump debate Ukraine's future borders, Donetsk Oblast residents are split on what they would accept to end the war

KRAMATORSK, Donetsk Oblast — U.S. President Donald Trump began to actively push Ukraine to accept losing its land and people to Russia, following years of brutal, all-out war.

People in Kramatorsk, the largest Ukrainian-held city in Donetsk Oblast — a …

Aug 13, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Trump to push ceasefire in Alaska meeting with Putin, says Zelensky after call with US president

Key developments on Aug. 13:

Trump to push ceasefire in Alaska meeting with Putin, says Zelensky after call with US president
Ukraine strikes oil facility in western Russia in overnight drone attack, Kyiv confirms
Ukraine open to discussing aerial truce …

Aug 13, 2025

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Putin consults Kim Jong Un ahead of Alaska summit with Trump

Russian president Vladimir Putin is preparing to fly to Alaska for a meeting with Donald Trump and is calling allies ahead of the Aug. 15 summit. The Kremlin reported he spoke with Kim Jong Un.

According to the Kremlin, Putin thanked his counterpart …

Aug 13, 2025

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Kyiv says it’s ready to discuss halting air attacks with Moscow

Ukraine is prepared to consider an “air ceasefire” with Russia, Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to the head of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s office, said in an interview with Italy’s Corriere della Sera published Wednesday, August 13.

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How bones tell stories of missing Ukrainian soldiers

Editor’s Note: War is more than the booms and the bangs. Ukraine is more than just a place where violence is occurring.

Some of the most important stories happen in the silence: the return of bodies, diligent work in quiet labs.

Think this sort of …

Aug 13, 2025

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Diplomacy on the edge: what to expect from Trump's meeting with Putin | News Pulse

Aug 12, 2025

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Why is Russia so obsessed with Alaska?

The scene of the planned Aug. 15 meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin — the U.S. state of Alaska — has played an outsized role in Russian propaganda and mythology.

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'Alaska opposes tyranny!' — Pro-Ukraine rally planned ahead of Trump-Putin summit in US

The rally, scheduled for Aug. 14 in Anchorage, is being held to protest the “presence of an international war criminal” and as a show of solidarity with Ukraine, Stand Up Alaska said.

Aug 12, 2025

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As Trump, Putin weigh Ukraine’s east in talks, new book gives voice to war-battered region

When Russia launched its invasion into Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts in 2014, the battle was not only over territory but also historical memory.

In the city of Kostiantynivka, the struggle played out not just with weapons, but with …

Aug 12, 2025

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Orban refuses joint EU statement backing Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin meeting

“The only sensible action for EU leaders is to initiate an EU-Russia summit, based on the example of the U.S.-Russia meeting,” Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said.

Aug 12, 2025

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'No sign' Russia preparing for end to war, Zelensky says ahead of Trump-Putin summit

“There is no sign that the Russians have received signals to prepare for the post-war situation … On the contrary, they are moving their troops and forces in such a way as to launch new offensive operations."

Aug 12, 2025

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Canada's Carney, Zelensky speak ahead of Trump-Putin peace talks in Alaska

According to a statement released by the Canadian Prime Minister’s Office, the discussion concluded that Ukraine’s allies must maintain pressure on Russia to end its aggression and that any peace deal requires a “robust and …

Aug 11, 2025

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TRUMP's peacekeeping aspirations: will Zelenskyy and Putin be at the negotiating table #shorts

Aug 11, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Russian forces breach Ukrainian defenses in Donetsk Oblast, monitoring group reports

Key developments on Aug. 11:

Russian forces pierce Ukrainian defense near Dobropillia in Donetsk Oblast, monitoring group says
Trump says Zelensky won't attend Alaska summit with Putin, but Ukraine-Russia talks should follow
Ukrainian drones strike …

Aug 11, 2025

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Breakthrough unlikely at Putin-Trump meeting as US, Russia, Ukraine differ on key issues

As U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, prepare for a bilateral meeting on Aug. 15 in Alaska, the aims of the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine appear to contradict each other.

"At the end of that meeting, probably in the …

Aug 11, 2025

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TRUMP on talks with Putin: I'm not going to make a deal! #shorts

Aug 11, 2025

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‘What were so many deaths for?’ Ukrainians react to Trump-Putin peace plan ahead of Alaska summit

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Alaska on Aug. 15 to discuss a peace plan for Ukraine — most likely without Ukraine’s participation.

Trump announced the meeting on Aug. 8, saying the talks could …

Aug 11, 2025

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Trump says Zelensky won't attend Alaska summit with Putin, but Ukraine-Russia talks should follow

“He wasn’t part of it,” Donald Trump told reporters.

Aug 11, 2025

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US pledged to consult Europe ahead of Trump-Putin summit, Polish prime minister says

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he holds “lots of fears and lots of hope” about the planned summit.

Aug 11, 2025

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Trump meeting is test for Putin, Ukraine to join future peace efforts, Rutte says

A planned meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will be a test for the Kremlin leader, and Ukraine will be involved in upcoming peace efforts if the summit goes well, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said.

Aug 11, 2025

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European leaders seek talks with Trump before Putin meeting, Bloomberg reports

As part of ongoing U.S.-Russia discussions, Putin told special envoy Steve Wikoff during an Aug. 6 meeting that Russia would agree to a full ceasefire if Kyiv withdrew its forces from Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, granting Moscow full control of those …

Aug 11, 2025

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No to Peace At All Costs

Donald Trump (L) and Vladimir Putin during a joint press conference after their summit on July 16, 2018 in Helsinki, Finland. (Getty Images)

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Aug 10, 2025

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Trump and Putin will meet in Alaska, but Ukraine declares: no territorial concessions!

Aug 10, 2025

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Trump, Putin to meet in Alaska, Kherson in crisis | Ukraine This Week

A high-profile meeting in Moscow between U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin, a burgeoning humanitarian crisis in the battered Ukrainian city of Kherson and U.S President Trump and Putin to meet in Alaska to discuss …

Aug 10, 2025

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White House considering inviting Zelensky to peace talks in Alaska, media reports

The White House is considering inviting President Volodymyr Zelensky to peace talks in Alaska on Aug. 15, the same day U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet.

Aug 10, 2025

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❗Trump and Putin: Meeting in Alaska – What's next? #shorts

Aug 9, 2025

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'We stand firm on clear Ukrainian positions' — Zelensky warns Russia will reinvade if ceasefire favors Moscow, ahead of Trump-Putin meeting

President Volodymyr Zelensky in his evening address on Aug. 9 rebuked Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposal for Kyiv to cede Ukrainian territory to end Russia’s war, warning that a lack of a “genuine peace” may give …

Aug 9, 2025

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Aug 9, 2025

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Ukraine, Europe reject Putin's ceasefire proposal, present counterproposal to US ahead of Trump-Putin meeting, WSJ reports

Ukrainian and European officials rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposal for a ceasefire in exchange for Kyiv to cede its eastern territories to Russia, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Aug. 9.

Aug 9, 2025

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Exclusive: Putin to demand Ukraine cede new territory in 'Alaska peace plan' — US likely to agree, Kyiv to reject

At their meeting next week, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will discuss a peace plan that would see Ukraine surrendering new territories to Russia.

Putin passed the plan to special envoy Steve Witkoff during their …

Aug 9, 2025

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Exclusive: Putin to demand Ukraine cede new territory in 'Alaska peace plan' — US likely to agree, Kyiv to reject

At their meeting next week, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will discuss a peace plan that would see Ukraine surrendering new territories to Russia.

Putin passed the plan to special envoy Steve Witkoff during their …

Aug 9, 2025

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IMPORTANT! Zelenskyy responds to upcoming Trump-Putin meeting: Real peace is needed

Aug 9, 2025

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IMPORTANT! Zelenskyy responds to upcoming Trump-Putin meeting: Real peace is needed

Aug 9, 2025

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'Ukrainians will not gift their land' — Zelensky rejects idea of territorial concessions to end Russia's war

The day before, Donald Trump claimed that peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv would likely involve “some swapping of territories."

Aug 9, 2025

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'Ukrainians will not gift their land' — Zelensky rejects idea of territorial concessions to end Russia's war

The day before, Donald Trump claimed that peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv would likely involve “some swapping of territories.”

Aug 9, 2025

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URGENT! Zelenskyy on the meeting between TRUMP and PUTIN: There will be NO territorial concessions!

NEWSFLASH: Putin, Trump to meet face to face next week

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China vows to continue buying Russian oil amid Trump's tariff threats

“It is legitimate and lawful for China to conduct normal economic, trade and energy cooperation with all countries around the world, including Russia,” China’s Foreign Ministry said in response to question about Russian oil …

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Kostia’s last trip.

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Putin holds calls with key allies Xi, Lukashenko ahead of Trump summit

Both Chinese President Xi Jinping and Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko are among Russian President Vladimir Putin’s closest international allies.

Aug 8, 2025

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Russia reportedly shifts oil exports to China after Trump's India tariffs

Barrels of Russia’s Urals oil are now being offered at a discount to both state-owned and private Chinese refineries, Bloomberg reported.

Aug 8, 2025

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Trump announces Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal, citing success of his administration's efforts

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev are scheduled to join U.S. President Donald Trump for an “official Peace Signing Ceremony” on Aug. 8.

Aug 8, 2025

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'It's up to him' — Trump says ceasefire deadline depends on Putin

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'It's about economy' — US says tariffs may be forcing Putin to reconsider stance in Ukraine peace talks

“President (Donald) Trump has made it clear that he’s willing and capable of moving forward on some economic actions, secondary sanctions, or other direct sanctions as well,” U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said.

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'Great progress was made!'— Putin, Witkoff conclude meeting in Moscow as Trump's sanctions deadline looms
Trump signs order imposing additional 25% tariff on Indian imports over Russian oil ties to pressure Moscow into peace …

Aug 6, 2025

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Zelensky, Trump hold call following Witkoff Moscow visit

“Our joint position with our partners is absolutely clear – the war must end. And it must be done honestly,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

Aug 6, 2025

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Trump weighs sanctions on Russia’s 'shadow fleet' if Putin refuses ceasefire, FT reports

If enacted, the measures would represent the first U.S. sanctions targeting Moscow since Donald Trump returned to the presidency in January.

Aug 6, 2025

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Putin unmoved by Trump's ultimatum as confidants predict Ukraine front-line collapse

Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly unwilling to end the war during the summer offensive, despite an "ultimatum" from Washington. According to sources close to the Kremlin, who spoke to Reuters, Russia sees no reason to stop until it …

Aug 5, 2025

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Zelensky sobre a conversa com TRUMP: Ele sabe de todos os ataques da Rússia #shorts

Aug 5, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine obtains classified data on Russia's newest nuclear submarine, intelligence claims

Key developments on Aug. 5:

Ukraine obtains classified data on Russia's newest nuclear submarine, intelligence claims
'Productive' phone call with Trump focused on ending war, sanctions, drone production, Zelensky says
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Aug 5, 2025

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Shock! What NUCLEAR weapon did TRUMP send toward Russia? #shorts

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Witkoff's Russia visit is 'one last chance' for Putin before Trump takes action, analysts say

As U.S. President Donald Trump trades barbs with Russian officials amid growing tensions, he has announced he may send his special envoy Steve Witkoff to Russia this week.

The visit, which Russia has yet to confirm, would likely take place on Aug. 6 …

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US nuclear submarines 'closer to Russia', Trump says

“I just want to make sure that his (Dmitry Medvedev’s) words are only words and nothing more than that,” U.S. President Donald Trump said.

Aug 2, 2025

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Trump threatens China! EU increases arms funding

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Ukraine war latest: 'Words are very important,' — Trump orders nuclear submarines deployed after Medvedev's threats

'Words are very important,' — Trump orders nuclear submarines deployed after Medvedev's threats
Zelensky urges direct leader-level peace talks as Putin blames 'excessive expectations'
As death toll reaches 31, Russia's attack on Kyiv becomes most …

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20,000 Russian troops killed in July alone, Trump says

The U.S. president added that Ukraine has suffered an estimated 8,000 military deaths since January, not including missing personnel.

Aug 1, 2025

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The U.S.-Ukraine Beer Bridge

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Indian state-run refineries halt Russian oil purchases amid Trump tariff threats, Reuters reports

The news coincides with Donald Trump’s announcement of a 25% tariff on India starting on Aug. 1.

Aug 1, 2025

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Trump envoy Witkoff to visit Russia in coming days as peace deal deadline looms

Trump said he found Russia’s latest attacks against Ukraine “disgusting,” though he was vague about the nature of the penalties Washington would impose if Moscow failed to reach a peace settlement.

Aug 1, 2025

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US Senate committee backs $1 billion for Ukraine despite Trump administration's objectives

A U.S. Senate committee approved a spending bill that includes $1 billion in support of Ukraine on July 31, despite the Trump administration’s previous pledge to reduce funding allocated for military assistance to Ukraine in its upcoming …

Jul 31, 2025

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Are sanctions not scaring Russia? Trump goes further #shorts

Jul 31, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: 16 killed, record number of children injured in Russia’s massive attack on Kyiv

Key developments on July 31:

16 killed, record number of children injured in Russia’s massive attack on Kyiv
Trump sets Aug. 8 deadline for Ukraine peace deal, US diplomat tells UN
Russia 'lying again' about capture of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine claims …

Jul 31, 2025

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❗️Trump shortens ultimatum: Putin must stop the war by August 8 #shorts

Jul 31, 2025

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Is Putin playing for time? What will Washington do if Trump's ultimatum is ignored?

Jul 31, 2025

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The Kremlin's 'bad cop' — 5 things you might not know about Dmitry Medvedev

An international war of words erupted on July 30 when U.S. President Donald Trump squared up on social media to former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.

"(...)Tell Medvedev, the failed former president of Russia, who thinks he's still president, to …

Jul 31, 2025

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Trump sets Aug. 8 deadline for Ukraine peace deal, US diplomat tells UN

“President Trump has made clear this must be done by Aug. 8. The United States is prepared to implement additional measures to secure peace,” senior American diplomat John Kelley told the United Nations Security Council.

Jul 31, 2025

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'Each new ultimatum is a threat' — Russia responds to Trump's shortened Ukraine deal deadline

Kremlin officials have sought to appear unfazed by U.S. President Donald Trump's shortened timeline to reach a peace deal with Kyiv, accusing Trump of issuing ultimatums that amount to war mongering.

"We have been living under a large number of …

Jul 30, 2025

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❗️10 days of Trump: Russia is shocked by the ultimatum! #shorts

Jul 30, 2025

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Trump's deadline is approaching: A turning point or an empty threat?

Jul 30, 2025

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Hackers shut down Aeroflot, Trump is putting pressure, Europe is cutting off gas.

Jul 30, 2025

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Trump announces 25% tariffs on India, lambasts Russian energy and defense ties

India has “always bought a vast majority of their military equipment from Russia, and are Russia’s largest buyer of energy, along with China, at a time when everyone wants Russia to stop the killing in Ukraine,” Trump said on his Truth …

Jul 30, 2025

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Trump signals Ukrainians who fled invasion may stay in US until war ends

“We have a lot of people that came in from Ukraine, and we’re working with them,” U.S. President Donald Trump said.

Jul 30, 2025

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Trump REDUCES the deadline for Putin! What is the response of the Kremlin? #shorts

Jul 29, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Trump says Russia tariffs will be imposed in 10 days

Key developments on July 29:

Trump says Russia tariffs will be imposed in 10 days
Ukrainian drones strike train station, rail infrastructure amid large-scale attack on Russia's Rostov Oblast
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Jul 29, 2025

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Trump cuts deadline — Kremlin gets 12 days to cease fire

Jul 29, 2025

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Trump says Russia tariffs will be imposed in 10 days

“I don’t know if it’s gonna affect Russia, because he (Russian President Vladimir Putin) wants to obviously probably keep the war going, but we’re gonna put tariffs and various things,” U.S. President Donald Trump said.

Jul 29, 2025

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Two weeks after the ultimatum: how does the Kremlin respond to Trump's pressure?

Jul 29, 2025

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'Peace through strength is possible' — Zelensky welcomes Trump's new Ukraine peace deal deadline

“Indeed, peace is possible if we act strongly and decisively, and we have repeatedly said — and all partners know this — that sanctions are a key element. Russia factors in the sanctions, factors in such losses,” President Volodymyr …

Jul 29, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: ‘I already know the answer’ — Trump to shorten Ukraine deadline for Putin to 10–12 days

Key developments on July 27:

'I already know the answer' — Trump to shorten Ukraine deadline for Putin to 10–12 days
Ukraine to receive 11 more IRIS-T air defense systems from Germany, ambassador says
Ukraine has exchanged over 5,850 captives held by …

Jul 28, 2025

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Trump dictates terms — Ukraine is at the center of the game | News Pulse

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US, EU agree on new trade deal with 15% tariff on most European goods

U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met in the U.K. on July 27 and agreed to a trade deal between the two major economies.

Jul 27, 2025

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Rubio says Trump 'losing patience with Russia,' despite giving Putin 50-day peace deal deadline

“Despite having very good interactions with (Russian President) Vladimir Putin and phone calls, it never leads to anything,” U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. “So, the time has come for some action.”

Jul 27, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine wants 10 new Patriots but only has 3 secured, Zelensky says

Key developments on July 25:

Ukraine wants 10 new Patriots but only has 3 secured, Zelensky says
Trump suggests Russia sanctions could come sooner than 50-day deadline
Zelensky sets 1,000-daily interceptor drones goal amid surging Russian attacks
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Trump suggests Russia sanctions could come sooner than 50-day deadline

“We’re looking at that whole situation. It could be that we’ll have to impose secondary sanctions on you,” he said, adding “maybe” when asked whether they could come sooner than 50 days.

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Over 23,000 civilians, 113 children trapped in active combat zones in Donetsk Oblast, official says

Ukrainian and Western military experts assess that Russia may escalate its offensive operations during the 50-day period U.S. President Donald Trump allocated for Moscow to reach a ceasefire settlement.

Jul 25, 2025

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Trump pushes, ISW analyzes: what will force Putin to sit down at the negotiating table?

Jul 24, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: China covertly supplying drone engines to Russia despite sanctions, Reuters reports

Key developments on July 24:

China covertly supplying drone engines to Russia despite sanctions, Reuters reports
Von der Leyen urges China to press Putin to engage seriously in Ukraine-Russia peace talks
Trump announces US-EU arms agreement including …

Jul 24, 2025

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Kremlin indicates Putin-Zelensky meeting unlikely before August amid ongoing Russia-Ukraine negotiations

Dmitry Peskov, the spokesperson for Russian President Vladimir Putin, suggested that a meeting between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky could only occur after all necessary groundwork had been established to bring concrete results to …

Jul 24, 2025

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Trump announces US-EU arms agreement including aid for Ukraine

The deal stipulates that the U.S. will deliver weapons to the EU, which will handle distribution among member states, with most of the arms expected to go to Ukraine.

Jul 24, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine, Russia hold third round of peace talks in Istanbul

Key developments on July 23:

Ukraine, Russia hold third round of peace talks in Istanbul
Ukrainian drones reportedly target key logistics hub in southwestern Russia
Russia suffered 80,000 casualties during Kursk incursion, Ukraine's military chief says …

Jul 23, 2025

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Has the Kremlin CRACKED? Trump’s ultimatum and new weapons for Ukraine

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UK to pay for EU defense fund access amidst growing Russia threat, FT reports

The fund forms part of a broader EU effort to mobilize 800 billion euros ($864 billion) in new defense spending by 2030, driven by the growing threat from Russia and calls from U.S. President Donald Trump for Europe to shoulder more of its own …

Jul 22, 2025

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Trump’s Russia ultimatum and controversial investigation | Ukraine This Week

Trump’s ultimatum to Russia, Ukraine’s largest government reshuffle, and allegations launched against prominent anti-corruption activist that many claim are politically motivated.

Jul 18, 2025

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Trump, drones and chemical warfare: a new phase of confrontation

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Trump admin cuts undermine efforts to track abducted Ukrainian children, Council of Europe envoy says

“European countries will have to fund it,” Thordis Gylfadottir, an envoy of the Council of Europe, told Politico. “We cannot stop tracking them and then just re-track them (abducted children) in the months ahead."

Jul 18, 2025

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Trump and the new “exchange” with Merz: Patriot for Ukraine, bill for the EU

Jul 17, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Zelensky, Trump discuss 'win-win' drones-for-weapons 'mega deal'

Key developments on July 17:

Zelensky, Trump discuss 'win-win' drones-for-weapons 'mega deal'
Washington 'moving with haste' to arm Ukraine under Trump plan, US envoy says
Ukrainian drones reportedly target Moscow, St. Petersburg amid wider strikes …

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Washington 'moving with haste' to arm Ukraine under Trump plan, US envoy says

As part of the plan, the U.S. was weighing the sale of Patriot air defense systems from its own military stockpiles, U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said.

Jul 17, 2025

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Explainer: What's happening with Russia's ongoing summer offensive as Trump gives Putin 50 more days?

U.S. President Donald Trump gave a 50-day ultimatum to Russia to end the war in Ukraine, promising to impose harsh sanctions otherwise.

Experts who spoke with the Kyiv Independent, however, say that Russia can take advantage of the once again extended …

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Ukraine war latest: Mass attack hits cities overnight as Ukrainians brace for 50 more days of Russian terror

Key developments on July 16:

Mass attack hits cities overnight as Ukrainians brace for 50 more days of Russian terror
Putin unfazed by Trump's threats, plans to fight on in Ukraine, Reuters reports
Patriot missiles bound for Ukraine already being …

Jul 16, 2025

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17 PATRIOT MISSILES FOR UKRAINE: TRUMP CONFIRMS DELIVERY

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Latvian prime minister on Trump's NATO deal and new Russia sanctions

The Kyiv Independent’s Deputy Chief Editor Oleksiy Sorokin spoke with Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa during her visit to Kyiv on July 15, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of his deal with NATO to arm Ukraine and …

Jul 16, 2025

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'Call the Ayatollah'— Senator Graham backs Trump's 50-day Russia ultimatum, alludes to response against Iran

“If (Russian President Vladimir) Putin and others are wondering what happens on day 51, I would suggest they call the Ayatollah,” Senator Lindsey Graham wrote on X.

Jul 16, 2025

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Putin unfazed by Trump's threats, plans to fight on in Ukraine, Reuters reports

According to Reuters, Russian President Vladimir Putin sees no reason to back down. Instead, the undisclosed sources say the Russian leader is confident that Russia’s military and economy can withstand additional Western pressure.

Jul 16, 2025

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Patriot missiles bound for Ukraine already being shipped, Trump says

“They’re already being shipped,” U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters when asked about Patriot missiles and other weaponry. “And in all cases, the United States gets paid back in full."

Jul 16, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Zelensky shouldn't target Moscow, Trump says

Key developments on July 15:

Zelensky shouldn't target Moscow, Trump says
Ukrainian cyberattack "paralyzes" major Russian drone supplier, source claims
Ukraine passes bill to withdraw from anti-personnel mine ban treaty
Germany to decide on more Patriots …

Jul 15, 2025

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Trump is preparing “SURPRISES” for Putin: Kyiv will get MORE Patriot! #shorts

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Zelensky shouldn't target Moscow, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks come after the Financial Times (FT) reported, citing undisclosed sources, that he asked President Volodymyr Zelensky whether Kyiv could strike Moscow or St Petersburg if provided with long-range U.S. …

Jul 15, 2025

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Trump's big Russia announcement fails to lift spirits in a fatigued Ukraine

The teasing on July 11 of U.S. President Donald Trump's "big announcement" on Russia had raised hopes in Ukraine over the weekend that the White House was finally going to take concrete action to pressure Moscow to end its full-scale invasion.

Those …

Jul 15, 2025

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'Russia doesn't care' — Trump's 50-day Ukraine ceasefire deadline dismissed by Moscow pundits

After U.S. President Donald Trump on July 14 threatened to impose “severe” tariffs on Russia in 50 days if there is no peace deal with Ukraine, the highly-anticipated statement was met largely with indifference and even relief among Russian …

Jul 15, 2025

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Kremlin calls Trump's tariff warnings 'quite serious'

“This statement from the U.S. president is quite serious. Some of what he said appears to be addressed personally to (Russian President Vladimir) Putin,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

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The war continues only because of RUSSIA! Zelenskyy thanks Trump for SUPPORT #shorts

Jul 14, 2025

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Moscow on edge: Trump’s shift to support Kyiv sends Kremlin into panic mode as nuclear fears rise

In a dramatic turn of events, Moscow finds itself in panic mode as former President Donald Trump pivots to support Kyiv, shocking Russian elites who can no longer conceal their anxiety.

The Russian capital is reeling from the sudden shift in American …

Jul 14, 2025

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Trump gives "green light" to Patriot: historic support for Ukraine | News Pulse

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NEWSFLASH: Trump will sell arms to Ukraine via NATO

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Putin's negotiator calls for 'constructive dialogue' as Trump shifts stance on Ukraine

“Constructive dialogue between Russia and the U.S. will always achieve more than the tired, destructive language of pressure,” Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, wrote.

Jul 14, 2025

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'The game is about to change' — Republican Senator Graham says he expects influx of US weapons shipments to Ukraine, ahead of Trump's 'major' announcement

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham said in an interview with CBS News on July 13 that he expects an influx of U.S. weapons shipments to Ukraine to begin “in the coming days,” as U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to make a “major …

Jul 13, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: German-funded long-range weapons to arrive in Ukraine by late July; NATO chief to visit Washington on July 14 as Trump prepares 'major statement' on Russia

Key developments on July 12-13:

German-funded long-range weapons to arrive in Ukraine by late July, general says
NATO chief to visit Washington on July 14 as Trump prepares 'major statement' on Russia
Trump considering sending new funds to Ukraine for …

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The Ukrainian links of America’s legendary SR-71 spy plane

Did you know that The Counteroffensive has a sister publication that covers innovations in Ukrainian military technology and defense regulation? It’s called The Counteroffensive.Pro, and you can read it here.

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Jul 12, 2025

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Analysis: Ahead of Trump's 'major' Russia announcement, what will happen next to Ukraine?

Amid ever-escalating aerial assaults, accelerating Russian advances in the east, and the weariness that comes with nearly 3.5 years of war, all eyes in Ukraine are once again focused upon one man — U.S. President Donald Trump.

"I think I'll have a …

Jul 12, 2025

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Trump agrees to provide aid, but who will pay?

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Trump's envoy Kellogg to visit Ukraine on July 14

U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg will arrive in Kyiv on July 14 for a week-long visit, he told a Novyny Live journalist at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome.

Jul 11, 2025

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President Volodymyr Zelensky met with U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg in Rome on July 9, marking their second official meeting.

The meeting comes on the eve of the Ukraine Recovery …

Jul 9, 2025

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Kremlin exacts loyalty amid tightening crackdown on Russian elite

The Kremlin’s grip on the Russian elite appears to be closing ever tighter as two major figures of Russian business and security structures were detained in the past few days.

Konstantin Strukov, a billionaire running a gold mining empire, and …

Jul 9, 2025

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US Army to sharply increase Patriot missile purchases in fiscal year 2026, media reports

The U.S. Army intends to spend more than $1.3 billion on Patriot missile interceptors in fiscal year 2026, Bloomberg reported on July 9.

Internal Pentagon documents reportedly revealed that the Army has boosted its planned purchases of the most …

Jul 9, 2025

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Trump sends weapons – Kremlin threatens NATO. Is the West ready for a major war?

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Trump claims he threatened Putin to 'bomb the sh*t out of Moscow' if Russia attacked Ukraine, CNN reports

Donald Trump claimed during a private fundraiser last year he had threatened Russian President Vladimir Putin with bombing “the sht out of Moscow” if he attacked Ukraine, CNN reported on July 8, citing an obtained audio.

“With Putin …

Jul 9, 2025

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EU mulls creating 100 billion euro fund for Ukraine in next budget, Bloomberg reports

The European Union is considering establishing a fund for Ukraine worth 100 billion euros ($117 billion) in the next seven-year EU budget, Bloomberg reported, citing sources familiar with the proposal.
Sources told Bloomberg that the proposed funding, …

Jul 9, 2025

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Russia launches mass missile, drone attack, targets Ukrainian cities far from front line

Editor’s note: This is a breaking story and is being updated.
Russia launched another mass missile and drone attack overnight on July 9 targeting Ukrainian cities, including in the country’s far-west regions, located hundreds of kilometers …

Jul 9, 2025

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Trump mulls sending Kyiv another Patriot air defense system, WSJ reports

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering sending Ukraine an additional Patriot air defense system, a move that would mark his administration’s first major weapons transfer to Kyiv, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on July 8, citing two …

Jul 9, 2025

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Ukraine synchronizes restrictions on Russia with EU sanctions

Ukraine has synchronized its sanctions against Russia with the last three packages of economic penalties imposed by the European Union, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on July 8.
“Three more packages of EU sanctions are fully effective …

Jul 9, 2025

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Ukraine's ambassador to US will be replaced, foreign minister confirms

Ukraine’s current ambassador to the United States, Oksana Markarova, will be replaced in the near future, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha confirmed in an interview with Ukrainian Radio on July 8.
Earlier on July 8, a source in the Presidential …

Jul 8, 2025

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Trump’s new order – defensive arms to be supplied to Ukraine immediately

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US only has 25% of Patriot missiles needed for war plans, Guardian reports

The United States has only about 25% of the Patriot missile interceptors it needs to meet Pentagon military plans, a shortage that led U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to pause a major transfer of weapons to Ukraine, the Guardian …

Jul 8, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Trump reportedly pledges to send 10 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, asks Germany to send battery

Trump reportedly pledges to send 10 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, asks Germany to send battery
'They have to be able to defend themselves' — Trump says US will send additional weapons shipments to Ukraine, criticizes Putin
EU to impose 'toughest' …

Jul 8, 2025

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Trump’s major announcement: U.S. steps up support for Ukraine | NEWS PULSE

Jul 8, 2025

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Putin throws 'a lot of b*llshit', Trump says as he 'looks strongly' at sanctions bill

U.S. President Donald Trump said on July 8 he was “not happy” with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“We get a lot of b*llshit thrown at us by Putin,” he said at a cabinet meeting. “He’s very nice all the time, …

Jul 8, 2025

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Dnipropetrovsk village likely contested despite Russia's claim of its capture

The village of Dachne in the southern part of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast appears to be contested, according to the Finnish Black Bird Group open-source intelligence collective.
The Russian Defense Ministry on July 7 claimed to have seized Dachne, which …

Jul 8, 2025

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Trump reportedly pledges to send 10 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, asks Germany to send battery

U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to send 10 Patriot interceptors to Ukraine - a smaller number than had been paused previously while en route to the country, Axios reported on July 8, citing its sources.
Trump has also suggested that Germany …

Jul 8, 2025

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Ukraine’s minerals fund focus of private investment ahead of major recovery conference

This week, thousands of companies, business heads, and global leaders are headed to Rome for the fourth Ukraine Recovery Conference on July 10, with many companies hoping for more clarity around the future of a U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal.
It’s been …

Jul 8, 2025

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Ukraine's ambassador to the US to be dismissed, source says

Ukraine’s ambassador to the U.S. has been informed by President Volodymyr Zelensky that she is to be dismissed, a source in the President’s Office confirmed to the Kyiv Independent on July 8.
Oksana Markarova has held the post since April …

Jul 8, 2025

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Overcoming Slovakia, Hungary opposition, EU set to approve new Russia sanctions package this week, Ukrainian official says

After failing to approve 18th package of sanctions against Russia due to opposition from Hungary and Slovakia, EU countries are expected to finalize an agreement this week, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna said on July 7.
Since EU …

Jul 8, 2025

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TRUMP: We're gonna send MORE WEAPONS to Ukraine! #shorts

Jul 8, 2025

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9 killed, 81 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day

At least nine civilians were killed and 81 others injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past 24 hours, regional authorities reported on July 8.
Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia launched 54 drones overnight, including Iranian-designed …

Jul 8, 2025

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On 1-year anniversary, Ukraine names Russian officer linked to deadly strike on Kyiv Okhmatdyt children's hospital

Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) identified Russian Armed Forces Major Denis Sheynov as allegedly involved in the July 2024 missile strike on Kyiv’s Okhmatdyt children’s hospital, HUR reported on July 8.
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Crimea's Striletska Bay 'practically empty' of Russian Black Sea Fleet ships, Ukraine's partisans say

Striletska Bay in occupied Sevastopol, once a key base for Russian warships in Crimea, is now nearly empty and used primarily for mooring tugboats and small patrol craft, the Atesh partisan group reported on July 8.
According to the group, Russia now …

Jul 8, 2025

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Trump reportedly told Zelensky he's not responsible for US arms halt to Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump told President Volodymyr Zelensky during a phone call on July 4 that he was not responsible for the suspension of U.S. arms shipments to Ukraine, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on July 7, citing unnamed sources …

Jul 8, 2025

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Kellogg, Umerov set to meet, discuss resumption of US military aid to Ukraine, Politico reports

U.S. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov are set to meet at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome later this week to discuss the resumption of U.S. military assistance to Ukraine, Politico reported on July 7.
Following the …

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'They have to be able to defend themselves' — Trump confirms additional weapons shipments to Ukraine, criticizes Putin

The United States will send “more weapons” to Ukraine amid intensified Russian strikes, U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on July 7, adding that he is disappointed in Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“We’re gonna send …

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Ukraine war latest: Russian airports cancel nearly 300 flights amid drone attacks on Russia

Key developments on July 7:
Russian airports cancel nearly 300 flights amid drone attacks on Russia
BRICS summit statement condemns attacks on Russian railways, avoids urging Russia to cease war efforts in Ukraine
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EBRD to unlock $1 billion in credit for Ukraine's key sectors, considers mineral projects

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will enable Ukrainian banks to provide up to 900 million euros ($1.05 billion) in new loans by sharing credit risks, the EBRD announced in a press release on July 7.
The loans will target …

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Exclusive: Ukraine pitches deepwater gas, oil refinery projects to US under landmark minerals deal

Projects Kyiv has submitted to the U.S. for consideration as part of a profit-sharing deal for Ukraine’s resources include a shelf and deepwater project and an oil refinery that comes under frequent attack by Russia, Ukraine’s Economy …

Jul 7, 2025

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'If it were a bad deal, I wouldn’t have signed it' — Ukraine’s economy minister on negotiating US minerals deal in exclusive interview

Ukraine’s Economy Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko says her task is simple — to get the investment fund behind the closely watched minerals deal with the U.S. off the ground, and prove its detractors wrong.
“There are so many criticisms from …

Jul 7, 2025

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NATO caught with its 'pants down' if China, Russia try two-front war, experts say

If Beijing moves against Taiwan, NATO might soon find itself in a two-front war with China and Russia — or so the alliance’s secretary general believes.
“If Xi Jinping would attack Taiwan, he would first make sure that he makes a call to …

Jul 7, 2025

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EXCLUSIVE: Ukraine economy minister breaks down US minerals deal

The Kyiv Independent’s business editor Liliane Bivings sits down with Ukraine’s Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko to discuss the U.S.-Ukraine “minerals deal” and address the myths surrounding it.
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Trump: Disappointed with Putin, satisfied with Zelenskyy

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Zelenskyy and Trump's conversation, Ukraine's reconstruction and attacks on Ukrainian cities

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Could veterans change Ukraine’s politics forever?

Editor’s Note: With all the talk about post-war elections, we wanted to see how the conflict itself would reshape political power in Ukraine. Want coverage that supports *all* aspects of the war, not just the booms and the bangs? Upgrade now to …

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Zelensky, Trump discussed replacement of Ukraine's US ambassador, source says

President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed a potential change in Ukraine’s ambassador in Washington during a recent phone call, a source familiar with the conversation told the Kyiv Independent.
Oksana Markarova has …

Jul 7, 2025

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12 killed, 69 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day

At least 12 civilians were killed and 69 others injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past 24 hours, regional authorities reported on July 7.
Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia launched 101 drones overnight, including Iranian-designed …

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As Ukraine awaits stalled US weapons, Trump says he's 'helping a lot' in war with Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump said on July 6 that his administration is “helping a lot” when it comes to Ukraine, defending his approach to the ongoing war.
“I am helping Ukraine. I’m helping it a lot,” Trump told reporters …

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Trump threatens 10% tariff on countries backing BRICS 'anti-American policy'

U.S. President Donald Trump said on July 6 that his administration will impose an additional 10% tariff on countries aligning themselves with what he described as the BRICS group’s “anti-American policy."
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Trump slams Musk’s third party plan as ‘ridiculous,’ calls Musk ‘train wreck’

U.S. President Donald Trump on July 6 commented on tech billionaire Elon Musk’s plan to create a new political party, calling it “ridiculous” and warning that third-party movements have historically failed in the United States.

“I think creating a …

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BRICS summit statement condemns attacks on Russian railways, avoids urging Russia to cease war efforts in Ukraine

BRICS summit participants condemned recent attacks on Russia’s railway infrastructure, according to a joint declaration on July 6 from Rio de Janeiro.
“We condemn in the strongest possible terms the attacks on bridges and railway infrastructure …

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Zelensky's top adviser behind bid to replace prime minister, spy chief, sources tell Economist

Andriy Yermak, head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office, has been leading campaigns to supplant three top officials in the Ukrainian government, the Economist reported on July 6, citing multiple anonymous officials.
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Ukraine war latest: Drones attack Russia's Black Sea Fleet; Russian pipelines explode in country's Far East, HUR says

Key developments on July 5-6:
Drones reportedly attack Russia’s Black Sea fleet
Pipelines supplying Russian military explode in Russia’s Far East, HUR source says
Ukrainian drone strike on Russian airfield hits bomb depot, aircraft
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Bus сarrying Ukrainian сhildren сrashes in Hungary, 21 injured

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with additional details from Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry.
A bus carrying Ukrainian children veered off the road and overturned on a Hungarian highway on July 6, leaving 21 people injured, …

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The Russification of America

How the 2025 Budget Shattered the Last Illusions of Democracy

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China may ask Russia to attack NATO if Taiwan is invaded, Rutte says

If China attacks Taiwan, Beijing may ask Moscow to open a second front against NATO states, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said in an interview with The New York Times (NYT) published on July 5.
Fears of escalating Chinese military intervention in …

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Musk launches 'America Party' following public feud with Trump

Weeks after a high-profile public falling out with U.S. President Donald Trump, tech mogul Elon Musk announced the creation of a new political party in the United States, dubbed the “America Party.”
Musk said on July 5 that the …

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Russian airports cancel flights amid drone attacks on Russia

Editor’s note: The story was updated with new reports about operations at Russian airports during drone strikes.
Several Russian airports have canceled flights due to the safety concerns over Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian cities, …

Jul 6, 2025

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Rutte praises Trump in a NYT interview while warning of Russia's rising threat to NATO

Europe must dramatically ramp up its defenses against a resurgent Russia, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said in an interview with the New York Times published on July 5, crediting U.S. President Donald Trump for driving the alliance to …

Jul 6, 2025

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Kremlin's war economy shows cracks as military spending boom fades

Russia’s economy, which defied initial sanctions and saw growth propelled by massive military spending and robust oil exports, is now showing significant signs of a downturn.
Recent economic indicators are flashing red, with manufacturing …

Jul 6, 2025

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Zelensky describes phone call with Trump as 'best conversation in all this time'

President Volodymyr Zelensky described his recent phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump as “the best conversation in all this time” in an evening address on July 5.
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Jul 5, 2025

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Ukraine attacks, the US stops air defense: what will Trump decide? | Weekly Wrap-Up

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BlackRock halted Ukraine recovery fund following Trump victory, France working on replacement, Bloomberg reports

BlackRock, a U.S. investment firm, suspended work on a multibillion-dollar Ukraine recovery fund following U.S. President Donald Trump’s election victory, prompting France to work on a replacement, Bloomberg reported on July 5.
The plan nearly …

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4 killed, 37 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day

At least four civilians were killed and 37 others injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past 24 hours, regional authorities reported on July 5.
Russia launched 322 drones overnight, including Iranian-designed Shahed-type attack drones, …

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Trump says Putin 'wants to keep killing people,' signals US may send Patriots to Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump said on July 5 that Russian President Vladimir Putin does not appear interested in ending the war in Ukraine, according to a comment made onboard Air Force One.
Trump reiterated that he was “very unhappy” with …

Jul 5, 2025

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NATO chief urges US 'flexibility' on Ukraine aid as Washington halts deliveries

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on July 4 called on the United States to show “flexibility” in its military aid to Ukraine, after Washington unexpectedly paused some weapon deliveries citing concerns over dwindling domestic stockpiles. …

Jul 5, 2025

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US did not halt weapons shipments to Ukraine, Meloni says

The U.S. has “reviewed” the components it is supplying Ukraine, but did not halt assistance, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on July 4.
“The United States has not stopped supplying weapons and supporting Ukraine, it has …

Jul 4, 2025

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Weapons will come! Trump promises to continue military aid to Ukraine #shorts

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Zelensky and Trump discuss air defense and joint drone production amid tensions with Russia

In a pivotal conversation on Friday, July 4, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky engaged in what he described as a "very important and useful" dialogue with U.S. President Donald Trump. The Presidents discussed Russian aerial strikes, drone …

Jul 4, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Russia pounds Kyiv with record overnight drone, missile attack, 1 dead, 26 injured

Key developments on July 4:
‘Nothing but terror and murder’ — Russia pounds Kyiv with record overnight drone, missile attack, 1 dead, 26 injured
Zelensky, Trump discuss air defense, joint drone production amid Russian strikes
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Will Trump resume aid? Zelenskyy calls for action after new Russian attacks | News Pulse

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Zelensky blames Putin-Trump call for massive Russian airstrike on Ukraine

Following a conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian forces launched a massive airstrike on Ukraine, with Kyiv as the primary target. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the …

Jul 4, 2025

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Russia launches another horrific attack on Kyiv hours after Trump-Putin call

KYIV — Ripe cherries and apricots fill the stalls of fruit vendors, while people bustle about on a scorching July Friday.
Yet just a five-minute walk from the stand, the scene shifts dramatically: a gaping hole mars the five-story residential building …

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Zelenskyy spoke with Trump: first details #shorts

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Russia damages Chinese consulate in Odesa as Chinese drone parts found in Kyiv following similar attack

A Russian missile and drone strike on Odesa on July 3 damaged the building of the Chinese Consulate General, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on July 4.
“Following tonight’s massive Russian air attack on Ukraine, we discovered in Kyiv a …

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Zelensky, Trump hold phone call after Putin's pledge to continue war in Ukraine

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone conversation on July 4, Andriy Yermak, head of Ukraine’s President’s Office, announced. …

Jul 4, 2025

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NEWFLASH: Kyiv ablaze on U.S. Independence Day

Editor’s note: Every week, Russia launches massive attacks on Kyiv, forcing our team to sleep in hallways. We’re collecting sleeping bags, foldable cots, ear plugs, and eye masks to make their lives a little easier.
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'Disingenuous' Hegseth paused Ukraine weapons despite Pentagon finding aid wouldn't hurt US readiness, NBC reports

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unilaterally halted a weapons shipment to Ukraine on July 2 despite internal military assessments showing the aid would not compromise American military readiness, NBC News reported on July 4, citing three U.S. …

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Russia intensifying use of chemical weapons in Ukraine, Dutch intelligence reports

Russia is escalating the use of chemical weapons against Ukrainian forces, the Netherlands Military Intelligence (MIVD) reported on July 4.
Russian troops use banned chemical agents as psychological warfare to panic Ukrainian forces, forcing soldiers …

Jul 4, 2025

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Trump envoy Steve Witkoff pushing to lift energy sanctions on Russia, Politico reports

U.S. President Donald Trump’s Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is pushing to lift U.S. energy sanctions on Russia, Politico reported on July 4, citing two people familiar with the matter.
The move is part of a broader debate within Trump’s …

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'I'm very disappointed' — Trump says after phone call with Putin

U.S. President Donald Trump said he was “very disappointed” with Russian President Vladimir Putin following a phone call on July 3, during which the two leaders discussed the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Trump told reporters he …

Jul 4, 2025

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I DIDN'T make any PROGRESS with him – TRUMP on Putin's call #shorts

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Air raids in Ukraine began as Trump and Putin spoke, Zelensky calls for more Patriot missiles

President Volodymyr Zelensky called for more air defence for Ukraine after a massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s capital overnight on July 4.

According to Zelensky, as U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin …

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Ukrainian drones strike Moscow, Rostov oblasts, Russian officials say

Several drone attacks targeted Moscow Oblast and multiple settlements in the southern Rostov Oblast overnight on July 4, Russian officials reported.
Yuriy Slyusar, acting governor of Rostov Oblast, said a number of towns in the region were struck by …

Jul 4, 2025

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Trump's pause on Russia sanctions under investigation by Senate Democrats

Three Democratic Senators have launched an investigation into U.S. President Donald Trump’s refusal to impose new sanctions against Russia, the legislators announced in a joint statement on July 3.
Since taking office in January, Trump has …

Jul 4, 2025

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'We haven't' — Trump denies US pausing weapons to Ukraine, despite Pentagon decision to halt shipments

U.S. President Donald Trump brushed off a reporter’s question on July 3 about pausing weapons deliveries to Ukraine, claiming Washington is “giving weapons” to Kyiv.
The Pentagon previously confirmed that the U.S. has already halted …

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China's foreign minister tells EU that Beijing cannot afford Russia to lose in Ukraine, media reports

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi reportedly told the EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas on July 3 that the country cannot afford for Russia to lose the war in Ukraine amid fears the U.S. would shift focus towards Beijing, the South China …

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Trump says he "didn't make any progress" with Putin following phone call

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Russia becomes first country to recognize Afghanistan's Taliban government

Russia became the first country to recognize the Taliban as the ruling government of Afghanistan on July 3, Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced.
“We believe that the act of official recognition of the government of the Islamic Emirate of …

Jul 3, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Putin tells Trump Russia won't back down from its war aims in Ukraine

Key developments on July 3:
Putin tells Trump Russia won’t back down from its war aims in Ukraine
Deputy commander of Russian Navy killed in Ukrainian strike in Kursk, Russian official confirms
Ukraine signs major drone co-production deal with US …

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Kyiv under attack as Russia launches waves of drones on Ukraine

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Explosions were heard in Kyiv on July 3 as Russia launched a wave of drones across Ukraine.
Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, confirmed that one drone …

Jul 3, 2025

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In landmark ruling, same-sex couple recognized as family by Ukrainian court

Kyiv’s Desniansky District Court has formally recognized a same-sex couple as a family, marking the first legal precedent of its kind in Ukraine, human rights organization Insight LGBTQ announced on July 3.
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Ukrainian bank wins $1.5 billion appeal against Russia over lost Crimea assets

Ukraine’s Oschadbank won an appeal against Russia on July 1 after the Paris appeals court rejected Moscow’s challenge to a 2018 arbitration ruling ordering compensation for losses due to Russia’s annexation of Crimea, the bank announced in a …

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Putin tells Trump Russia won't back down from its war aims in Ukraine

During a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on July 3, Russian President Vladimir Putin said “Russia will continue to pursue its goals” in the war against Ukraine, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said.
The hour-long conversation between …

Jul 3, 2025

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As Trump 'loses interest' in Ukraine, Kyiv scrambles to clarify extent of U.S. military aid pause

When the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) halted the transfer of critical air defense missiles and other weapons to Ukraine, Kyiv and its partners were caught off-guard and are now left scrambling for clarity on the scope and length of the Trump …

Jul 3, 2025

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Pentagon confirms 'capability review' amid pause in aid deliveries to Ukraine

Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed on July 2 that some assistance to Ukraine has been halted as the U.S. Defense Department conducts a review of foreign aid deliveries.
“This capability review… is being conducted to ensure U.S. …

Jul 3, 2025

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'They're going to lose more lives' — US lawmakers voice opposition to Trump administration halting air defense shipments to Ukraine

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers are voicing their opposition to the Trump administration’s decision to halt shipments of some air defense missiles and other weapons previously promised to Kyiv.
The U.S. Defense Department (DOD) made the …

Jul 3, 2025

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Ukraine's Constitutional Court appointments: A test of EU commitment

As Ukraine continues its path toward European integration while defending itself against Russian aggression, the strength of its democratic institutions remains paramount.
Among these institutions, the Constitutional Court plays a unique role in …

Jul 2, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: As Russia ramps up missile attacks, US halts promised air defense shipments to Ukraine

Key developments on July 2:
As Russia ramps up missile attacks, US halts promised air defense shipments to Ukraine
North Korea to send up to 30,000 more troops to aid Russia’s war against Ukraine, CNN reports
Ukraine denies another Russian claim …

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Arrests, raids, beaten and bloodied suspects — how Russia-Azerbaijan relations have unravelled

Deaths in custody, media offices raided, and beaten and bloodied suspects paraded in court — relations between Russia and Azerbaijan, once considered close, have sharply deteriorated in recent days amid a series of high-profile incidents.
The latest …

Jul 2, 2025

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European partners reportedly caught off guard as US halts arms shipments to Ukraine

The Trump administration’s decision to halt deliveries of key military aid to Ukraine has caught European partners off guard and prompted urgent requests for clarification, Bloomberg reported on July 2, citing unnamed sources.
The pause affects …

Jul 2, 2025

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'Major casualties among civilians' — US freeze on air defense missiles is terrible news for Ukraine

The halting of deliveries of air defense missiles from the U.S. will lead to“major casualties among civilians,” a deputy commander in Ukraine’s air defense told the Kyiv Independent.
Politico reported on July 1 that the U.S. Defense Department (DOD) …

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NATO chief urges continued US support for Ukraine as Pentagon halts arms shipments

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on July 2 that he understands Washington’s need to safeguard its own defense needs, but emphasized that Ukraine urgently requires sustained Western support.
“I totally understand that the U.S. always …

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Ukraine says it wasn't officially informed of US weapons shipment halt

Editor’s note: The story is being updated.
Ukraine has not received any official notification from the United States about suspension or rescheduling of previously approved military aid packages, the Defense Ministry said on July 2, following …

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Kremlin welcomes reported pause in US arms shipments to Ukraine, says it brings war's end closer

The United States' reported decision to suspend some arms deliveries to Ukraine could help bring Russia’s war in Ukraine to an end, the Kremlin said on July 2, according to Russian state-controlled media.
“The fewer weapons that are …

Jul 2, 2025

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Military aid delays would 'encourage Russia to continue war,' Ukraine tells US envoy

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry told U.S. Charge d’Affaires John Ginkel that delays in U.S. military aid would only prolong the war, the Foreign Ministry said on July 2 after the Pentagon reportedly paused some weapons shipments.
Ginkel met …

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USAID officially ends operation, remaining programs moved under State Department

USAID officially stopped implementing foreign assistance as of July 1, as the Trump administration seeks to realign international aid with its policies, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced.
“Foreign assistance programs that align with …

Jul 2, 2025

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As Russia ramps up missile attacks, US halts promised air defense shipments to Ukraine, Politico reports

The U.S. Defense Department (DOD) has halted shipments of some air defense missiles and other weapons previously promised to Kyiv out of concerns over the size of U.S. stockpiles, Politico reported on July 1, citing sources familiar with the matter. …

Jul 2, 2025

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US sanctions Russian IT company Aeza Group over ransomware operations

The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on the Russian IT company Aeza Group for hosting infostealers and ransomware operations, according to a press release published on July 1.
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"Peace" from the Kremlin? Russia's empty promises and Trump's attempts to meet with Putin

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After Trump cut support, US lawmakers press for action on Russian abductions of Ukrainian children

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers introduced a resolution in Congress demanding the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia, according to a press release published on June 30.
Kyiv estimates that Russia has abducted or forcibly displaced at …

Jul 1, 2025

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'Russia cannot continue to stall for time' while bombing Ukrainian civilians, Kellogg says

U.S. Special Representative Keith Kellogg has pushed back against Russian claims that Ukraine and the United States are responsible for delaying peace negotiations, arguing that it is Moscow that continues to obstruct efforts to end the war it …

Jun 30, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian forces push Russian army away from Sumy

Key developments on June 30:
Ukrainian forces push Russian army away from Sumy, General Staff says
Ukrainian military again denies reports on Russian troops entering Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
After months of stalling, Russia blames Ukraine, US for slow pace …

Jun 30, 2025

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Russia-Iran alliance wavers as Tehran suffers major blows

Tehran, Russia’s main ally in the Middle East, has been dealt a heavy blow as Israel dismantled its network of proxies and then struck targets in Iran.
The recent Iranian-Israeli war, which ended with a ceasefire on June 24, showed that the …

Jun 30, 2025

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Hungarian FM says US lifted Russian sanctions that hindered expansion of Paks Nuclear Power Plant

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on June 29 that Washington has lifted sanctions that hindered the expansion of the Paks Nuclear Power Plant, where Russia’s state-owned energy company Rosatom is to build two new reactors. …

Jun 29, 2025

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Trump meets Zelensky at NATO summit | Ukraine This Week

In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, the Kyiv Independent’s Anna Belokur explains key takeaways from this week’s NATO summit, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump held their third in-person meeting since …

Jun 29, 2025

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F-16 pilot killed during Russia's overnight massive air attack, Air Force says

A lieutenant colonel flying a U.S.-made F-16 fighter jet was killed during the overnight aerial strike while on duty, the Air Force said on June 29.
Russia launched a “massive” missile and drone strike across Ukraine early on June 29, …

Jun 29, 2025

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Russia reviving efforts to expand LNG exports after US sanctions, Bloomberg reports

Russia is making another attempt to expand its exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) after U.S. sanctions disrupted production at its flagship Arctic LNG 2 plant, Bloomberg reported on June 28.
Arctic LNG 2, owned by the Russian company Novatek, was …

Jun 29, 2025

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Ukraine's parliament working on bill to organize post-war elections, speaker says

Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk said on June 28 that Ukraine’s parliament is preparing a draft bill to hold elections following the end of the martial law period enacted as a result of the war.
“We are working on this …

Jun 28, 2025

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Half of Americans support sanctions on countries that buy Russian oil and gas, poll finds

Around 50% of Americans support sanctions against countries that purchase Russian oil and gas, according to the results of a YouGov poll published on June 27.
A bipartisan sanctions bill in the U.S. Senate aims to slap 500% tariffs on imports from …

Jun 28, 2025

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'Without question' — Trump says US would consider bombing Iran again, halts plans to ease sanctions

The United States would consider bombing Iran again if the country’s nuclear program once again became of concern, U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters during a press briefing on June 27.
When asked whether Trump would consider bombing …

Jun 27, 2025

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Russia ready to hold third round of peace talks with Ukraine, Putin says

Russia is ready to hold a third round of peace talks on the war in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin told reporters on June 27, without specifying if he would directly participate in the negotiations.
“In general, we are ready for this …

Jun 27, 2025

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Ukraine’s new top prosecutor known for high-profile cases, seen as Zelensky loyalist

Loyalty to the incumbent administration has been the key requirement for prosecutor generals in Ukraine.
Ruslan Kravchenko, who was appointed as prosecutor general on June 21, appears to be no exception.
Previously he had been appointed as a military …

Jun 27, 2025

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Trump vs. Putin? What changed after the meeting with Zelenskyy

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‘We can crack Russia with sanctions’ – Estonian foreign minister says Putin far from victory in Ukraine

As Russia continues to intensify its onslaught on Ukraine more than three years into the full-scale invasion, Kyiv faces a new challenge – keeping its Western allies, namely the new U.S. administration, engaged in the struggle.
This became clear …

Jun 27, 2025

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Ukraine seeks Zelensky-Putin meeting as next step in ceasefire negotiations

Ukraine’s next goal in ongoing negotiations with Russia is to organize a direct meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said during a press briefing on June 26.
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Jun 27, 2025

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Trump wants to slash war crimes investigation funds, Reuters reports

The White House has recommended terminating U.S. funding for multiple programs that investigate war crimes worldwide, including Russian war crimes in Ukraine, Reuters reported on June 26.
Since U.S. President Donald Trump’s inauguration in …

Jun 27, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Russia's advance in Sumy Oblast 'halted'; Kyiv, Moscow carry out POW swap

Key developments on June 26:
“50,000 Russian troops pinned down” — Ukraine halts advance in Sumy Oblast, summer offensive “faltering,” Syrskyi says
Ukraine, Russia conduct new POW swap under Istanbul deal
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Jun 26, 2025

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Hungary blocks EU statement backing Ukraine’s accession talks at Brussels summit

The European Council failed to unanimously adopt a statement of support for Ukraine during its June 26 meeting in Brussels, after Hungary once again failed to support it.
On the eve of the European Council summit, Hungary’s government announced …

Jun 26, 2025

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Trump and Zelenskyy meet in the Hague – What does that mean for Ukraine?

Jun 26, 2025

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Ukrainian journalist to Trump: My husband is on the front line – his reaction surprised everyone

Jun 26, 2025

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Trump vowed at NATO summit that Russia won’t attack alliance during his presidency, WP reports

U.S. President Donald Trump promised during the NATO summit in The Hague that Russia would never attack the alliance while he is in office, the Washington Post reported on June 26, citing three unnamed European officials.
Speaking at a briefing in The …

Jun 26, 2025

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Nuclear THREATS from the KREMLIN – Trump put Medvedev in his place

Jun 26, 2025

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Nuclear THREATS from the KREMLIN – Trump put Medvedev in his place

Jun 26, 2025

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Russia still hasn't declared war on Ukraine, and doing so could spell Putin's demise, experts say

Despite suffering over 1 million casualties, pounding Ukrainian cities nightly with missiles and drones, and committing countless war crimes, one startling fact about Russia’s full-scale invasion remains — Moscow has yet to officially declare …

Jun 26, 2025

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Nuclear THREATS from RUSSIA – TRUMP responds HARSHLY

Jun 26, 2025

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Erdogan says Trump ready to join Zelensky-Putin talks in Turkey

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Ankara is working to organize a meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, with U.S. President Donald Trump potentially joining the talks, Reuters reported.
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Jun 26, 2025

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Trump gets king’s treatment at NATO summit while Ukraine sits on the sidelines

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — As NATO leaders convened in The Hague for a two-day summit on June 24–25, allies and Kyiv braced for the first annual meeting since U.S. President Donald Trump’s return to office.
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Jun 26, 2025

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Taking lessons from Ukraine war, Trump's US defense budget prioritizes drones, missiles

U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed defense budget for fiscal year 2026 prioritizes drones and long-range missile systems over traditional air and naval platforms, Reuters reported on June 26.
The $892.6 billion request maintains the overall …

Jun 26, 2025

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Ukraine to receive 20 new Rheinmetall Ermine vehicles — here's what they can do

The Dutch Defense Ministry will finance the production of 20 Ermine ground vehicles for Ukraine, German defense manufacturer Rheinmetall announced on June 25.
The contract, signed during the NATO summit in The Hague, marks the first order for the …

Jun 26, 2025

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Meloni tells Trump US must show 'same determination' on Ukraine as with Iran

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told U.S. President Donald Trump that the determination shown by the U.S. toward Iran should also be applied to ending Russia’s war against Ukraine, she said on June 25 on the sidelines of the NATO summit …

Jun 26, 2025

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General Staff: Russia has lost 1,015,750 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 1,015,750 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on June 26.
The number includes 1,100 casualties that Russian forces suffered just …

Jun 26, 2025

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Explosions reported in Moscow, airport restrictions imposed as Russian authorities claim drone attack

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Explosions were reported in Moscow overnight on June 26, with Mayor Sergey Sobyanin claiming two drones were shot down by air defenses.
Two drones were shot down, Sobyanin said, …

Jun 26, 2025

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NATO allies surprised by Rubio's inconsistency on Russia sanctions, POLITICO reports

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio surprised NATO allies this week with conflicting messages on Russia sanctions, delivering a tougher stance in private than in his public remarks, POLITICO reported on June 25.
Rubio met with NATO foreign …

Jun 26, 2025

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Ukraine, Council of Europe sign historic agreement to establish tribunal on Russian aggression

Ukraine and the Council of Europe signed a historic agreement on June 25 to establish a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression , marking a major step toward holding Russia’s leadership accountable for launching the full-scale invasion in …

Jun 25, 2025

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Diplomacy or deal-making? Unpacking the U.S.-Belarus prisoner deal

After a high-level U.S. visit to Belarus led to the release of 14 prisoners, observers have been left wondering what autocrat Alexander Lukashenko may have secured in return.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy to Ukraine and Russia Keith …

Jun 25, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: US signals more Patriot missiles for Kyiv after Zelensky-Trump talks at NATO summit

Key developments on June 25:
Zelensky, Trump hold talks on NATO summit sidelines
‘Something unknown’ hits key Russian drone facility in Taganrog, Ukrainian official says
Russia has launched over 28,000 Shahed drones at Ukraine since 2022, …

Jun 25, 2025

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Putin to skip BRICS summit in Brazil due to ICC arrest warrant

Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided not to attend the upcoming BRICS summit in Brazil due to an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), Russian president’s foreign policy aide Yuriy Ushakov said on June 25. …

Jun 25, 2025

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Trump signals support for sending more Patriot missiles to Ukraine

Washington will “see” whether it can supply Kyiv with additional missiles for its Patriot air defense systems, U.S. President Donald Trump said during the NATO summit in The Hague on June 25 as Russia escalates its air strikes against …

Jun 25, 2025

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Good сonversation! TRUMP on talking with Zelenskyy at NATO summit

Jun 25, 2025

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'It's possible' — Trump on Putin's territorial ambitions beyond Ukraine

Speaking at a NATO press conference in The Hague on June 25, U.S. President Donald Trump said it was possible Russia could target other countries beside Ukraine.
When asked whether Russian President Vladimir Putin has territorial ambitions beyond …

Jun 25, 2025

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Zelensky, Trump hold talks on NATO summit sidelines

Editor’s note: This story is being updated.
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with his U.S. President Donald Trump at the NATO summit in The Hague on June 25.
The meeting lasted approximately 50 minutes, according to Suspilne. In a post on X, …

Jun 25, 2025

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NATO allies set new defense spending target at 5% of GDP by 2035, reaffirm support for Ukraine

NATO member states have agreed to a new defense spending benchmark, committing to allocate 5% of their gross domestic product annually to defense and security-related expenditures by 2035, according to a joint statement released on June 25 by …

Jun 25, 2025

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Trump says Zelensky is a 'nice guy,' will discuss 'his difficulties' during meeting at NATO summit

U.S. President Donald Trump has said President Volodymyr Zelensky is a “nice guy” ahead of a meeting at NATO summit in The Hague on June 25, saying they will be “discussing his difficulties."
The White House confirmed the …

Jun 25, 2025

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Little-known casualty of the war — Ukraine's reforms

Russia’s all-out war has accelerated Ukraine’s push to join the European Union and NATO, as well as its dependency on Western loans and aid.
Before, these things would have been heavily preconditioned on Ukraine implementing crucial …

Jun 25, 2025

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'Crushing' Russia with sanctions would jeopardize Ukraine peace talks, Rubio says

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in an interview with Politico on June 25 that U.S. President Donald Trump will resist European pressure to escalate sanctions on Russia, arguing that doing so could close the door to potential peace …

Jun 25, 2025

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'Treasonous' — Trump, Witkoff slam intel leak undermining US strikes on Iran, insist nuclear targets 'obliterated'

U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff condemned on June 24 the leak of an intelligence assessment that undercuts U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims of having “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear program.
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Jun 25, 2025

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'You can count on us' — EU reiterates support for Ukraine at NATO summit

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reiterated the EU’s ongoing support for Ukraine at a NATO summit in The Hague on June 24.
“We have designed a funding program of 50 billion euros, we call it Safe, where member states, but …

Jun 25, 2025

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Lithuania signs memorandum with Northrop Grumman, Nammo amid Russian threat to regional security

Lithuania has signed a memorandum with American defense firm Northrop Grumman and Norwegian Nammo to secure the production of ammunition amid Russia’s war against Ukraine, the Lithuanian Defense Ministry announced on June 24.
“By …

Jun 25, 2025

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Strikes didn’t destroy Iran’s nuclear sites, US intel finds, contradicting Trump, CNN reports

Recent U.S. strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities did not eliminate the core components of Tehran’s nuclear program and likely delayed it by only a few months, according to an early assessment by the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), CNN …

Jun 25, 2025

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Trump casts doubt on NATO defense pledge as alliance confronts Russian threat

President Donald Trump refused to give a clear commitment to NATO’s Article 5 — the alliance’s collective defense clause — as he departed for a pivotal summit in The Hague, raising fresh concerns about his stance on one of NATO’s core principles.
When …

Jun 24, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Russian attack on Dnipro kills at least 17, injures almost 280

Key developments on June 24:
‘Dead and wounded everywhere’ — Russian attack on Dnipro kills at least 17, injures almost 280
Council of Europe, Ukraine to sign accord on June 25 to set up Russian aggression tribunal
Ukraine can produce 8 …

Jun 24, 2025

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Ukraine evacuates 31 citizens, including 14 children, from Iran

Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) and the Foreign Ministry have evacuated 31 Ukrainian citizens from Iran on the instructions of President Volodymyr Zelensky, the agency said on June 24.
The news follows a war between Iran and Israel …

Jun 24, 2025

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More empty threats from Washington, more deadly bombs from Russia

The ongoing and escalating slaughter of Ukrainian civilians depends on two preconditions: Moscow’s determination to erase Ukraine, and the tacit permission it receives from America and Europe.
On Monday, a Russian missile tore through a residential …

Jun 24, 2025

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Trump says Putin called him to offer help with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump said on June 24 that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin had called him and offered to help resolve the conflict between Iran and Israel, Fox News reported.
“As you know, Vladimir called me up. He said, can I help …

Jun 24, 2025

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Ukraine can produce 8 million drones annually but needs funding, Zelensky says at NATO summit

President Volodymyr Zelensky said during NATO summit on June 24 that Ukraine has the capacity to produce over 8 million drones of various types each year, but lacks the financial backing to reach that potential, a shortfall he said must be urgently …

Jun 24, 2025

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Israel reportedly strikes Iran despite Trump's call for calm after announced ceasefire

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.

Israel launched airstrikes on Iranian territory on June 24, defying U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for calm just few hours after he announced a ceasefire between the two …

Jun 24, 2025

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Iran strikes show peace can be achieved through strength, US Ambassador to NATO says

U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities demonstrated how precision military action can achieve rapid peace, U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said on June 24, speaking at the NATO Public Forum held alongside the alliance summit in The …

Jun 24, 2025

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Zelensky plans to meet Trump at NATO summit in The Hague

President Volodymyr Zelensky said he plans to meet U.S. President Donald Trump during the NATO summit in The Hague on June 24, as his team works to finalize the timing of the potential meeting.
“The teams are working on this. Yes, there are …

Jun 24, 2025

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Europeans oppose following Trump if he pushes Ukraine to cede territory, lift Russia sanctions, poll finds

A majority of Europeans would oppose following the U.S.' lead if President Donald Trump pushed Ukraine to cede territories or lifted sanctions on Russia as part of a peace agreement, a new poll published on June 23 has found.
Despite the self-imposed …

Jun 24, 2025

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Israel accuses Iran of violating ceasefire hours after Trump announcement

Iran launched missiles toward Israel on June 24, just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between the two countries had come into effect, the Israeli military said. Iran denied the accusation.
“A short while ago, sirens …

Jun 24, 2025

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Ceasefire between Iran and Israel now in effect, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on June 24 that a ceasefire between Iran and Israel had come into effect, following the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and retaliatory attack on U.S. military base in Qatar.
“The ceasefire is now …

Jun 24, 2025

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Fact Check: Kamala Harris Did NOT Say 'If we elect Trump, we will be at war within 6 months'

Did Vice President Kamala Harris say "If we elect Trump, we will be at war within 6 months" as multiple viral memes claim she did? No, that's not true: There is no publicly available proof she said it. None of the multiple versions of the meme …

Jun 23, 2025

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Fact Check: Recycled Video Does NOT Show U.S. "Deployment to Iran ... Just Filmed" On June 22, 2025

Does a viral video document U.S. Army soldiers deploying to Iran on June 22, 2025? No, that's not true: the video has been online since June 17, 2025. No Army deployments have been documented by evidence-based news sites and neither the White House …

Jun 23, 2025

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Amid Iran-Israel tensions, Trump calls for action to keep oil prices down

U.S. President Donald Trump on June 23 called for urgent measures to prevent rising oil prices amid escalating tensions with Iran.
“Everyone, keep oil prices down. I’m watching,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “To the Department …

Jun 23, 2025

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Ukraine calls for an end to Iran’s nuclear program in wake of US strikes

Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry said on June 22 that Iran’s nuclear program must be dismantled to prevent it from threatening the Middle East or the wider world, following U.S. air strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
“The Iranian regime’s aggressive …

Jun 22, 2025

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NEWSFLASH: What Trump’s Iran strikes mean for Ukraine; democracy in Iran

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Iran considers closing Strait of Hormuz in retaliation to U.S. strikes on nuclear sites

Iran's parliament has decided that the Strait of Hormuz must be closed in response to U.S. strikes on the country’s nuclear facilities, according to Major General Ismail Kowsari. A member of the parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy …

Jun 22, 2025

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Russia condemns U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities

In a stern rebuke, Russia's Foreign Ministry unequivocally denounced the United States' attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities. The ministry's statement, issued on Sunday, June 22, criticized the strikes as "a violation of international law," referring …

Jun 22, 2025

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Trump could free all Belarus's political prisoners 'with a single word,' released oppositionist Tsikhanouski says

Siarhei Tsikhanouski, a Belarusian oppositionist recently released from prison, thanked the U.S. on June 22 for brokering his release and appealed to President Donald Trump to help free other political prisoners in Belarus.
“President Trump now …

Jun 22, 2025

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Ukraine evacuates 176 citizens, foreigners from Israel ahead of US strikes on Iran, Zelensky says

Ukraine’s diplomatic corps and military intelligence (HUR) evacuated 176 Ukrainian and foreign citizens from Israel to Egypt ahead of U.S. attacks on Iran, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on June 22.
“Evacuation efforts are also …

Jun 22, 2025

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Amid its war against Ukraine, Russia condemns US strikes on Iran as 'violating international law'

Moscow condemned on June 22 the recent U.S. strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities, calling them a violation of international law and Iran’s sovereignty, a statement in stark contrast to Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.
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Jun 22, 2025

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US conducts air strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
The United States conducted air strikes on nuclear sites in Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump said on June 21, calling the attacks a “spectacular success."
“We have …

Jun 22, 2025

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NATO summit to sideline Ukraine, focus on flattering Trump, Politico reports

The narrowed focus of the upcoming NATO summit in The Hague — which will have only a single session devoted to defense spending — is designed to appease U.S. President Donald Trump, Politico reported on June 21, citing European defense officials. …

Jun 21, 2025

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Ukraine planning diplomatic overhaul to win stronger global support against Russia

Kyiv is preparing to overhaul its Foreign Ministry and diplomatic corps in order to strengthen international support for Ukraine as the all-out war with Russia enters its fourth year, President Volodymyr Zelensky and Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha …

Jun 21, 2025

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Russia pulls its scientists out of Iranian nuclear plant, as Israeli strikes threaten decades of collaboration

Israel’s strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities have alarmed none more than Russia, the country that first brought nuclear power to Iran in defiance of Western objections.
We’re “millimeters from catastrophe,” said Kremlin spokeswoman Maria Zakharova …

Jun 20, 2025

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Russian political party requests political asylum for Musk, senior MP claims

Russian authorities are considering a request from the New People’s Party to offer political asylum to U.S. tech billionaire Elon Musk, claimed the party’s lawmaker, Vladislav Davankov, to the Russian media on June 20.
Davankov, deputy …

Jun 20, 2025

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Shmyhal confirms Deputy PM's official travel abroad as questions mount amid corruption probe

Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Chernyshov’s official trip abroad has been approved until the end of the week, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on June 20 amid media speculations connecting Chernyshov’s absence to an ongoing corruption …

Jun 20, 2025

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Russia would react 'very negatively' to Iran leader's assassination, Kremlin says

Regime change in Iran is “unacceptable” and the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would “open Pandora’s box,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told Sky News in an interview published June 20. …

Jun 20, 2025

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Trump administration doesn't like working with Zelensky's top aide, Politico reports

Officials in Washington are frustrated with the diplomatic efforts of Andriy Yermak, head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office, and believe he may be undermining Ukraine’s efforts to win favor with U.S. President Donald Trump, Politico …

Jun 19, 2025

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American volunteer killed in June 17 attack becomes 1st US civilian victim of Russian strike in Ukraine, NYT reports

Fred Grandy, a 62-year-old American artist and volunteer who was killed in Russia’s mass missile attack against Kyiv on June 17, appears to be the first U.S. civilian killed by a Russian strike on Ukraine, the New York Times (NYT) reported on …

Jun 19, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Russia accidentally admits to its staggering troop losses in Ukraine

Key developments on June 19:
Russia accidentally admits to its staggering troop losses in Ukraine
Ukraine, Russia carry out another POW exchange under Istanbul deal
North Korea considers sending 25,000 workers to Russia to help produce Shahed drones, …

Jun 19, 2025

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Ukraine documents 366 cases of war-related sexual violence, most victims women

As of June 2025, Ukraine has documented 366 cases of sexual violence committed in connection with Russia’s full-scale war, the Foreign Ministry reported on June 19, citing data from the Prosecutor General’s Office.
The statement was …

Jun 19, 2025

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Zelensky appoints Brigadier General Shapovalov as new Ground Forces chief

President Volodymyr Zelensky on June 19 appointed Brigadier General Hennadii Shapovalov as the new commander of Ukraine’s Ground Forces, following the resignation of Mykhailo Drapatyi earlier this month.
Drapatyi stepped down on June 1 after a …

Jun 19, 2025

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Fact Check: Donald Trump Did NOT Threaten to 'Drop Chris Christie' on Iran

Did President Donald Trump threaten, in a TruthSocial post, to "drop Chris Christie" on Iran, in June 2025? No, that's not true: A widely-shared screenshot which appeared to show such a message was, in fact, fake. A search of the president's …

Jun 19, 2025

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North Korea considers sending 25,000 workers to Russia to help produce Shahed drones, media reports

North Korea is considering sending up to 25,000 workers to Russia to assist in the mass production of Shahed-type attack drones, Japan’s public broadcaster NHK reported on June 19, citing unnamed diplomatic sources in the West and Russia.
The …

Jun 19, 2025

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Trump's peace push falters in both Ukraine and the Middle East — for similar reasons

U.S. President Donald Trump addressed a wide range of subjects during his inauguration speech.
When speaking about international relations, he was adamant — “Our power will stop all wars and bring a new spirit of unity,” he said, talking …

Jun 19, 2025

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Russia says South Africa invited Putin to G20 summit despite ICC arrest warrant

Russian President Vladimir Putin has received an official invitation to attend the G20 summit in South Africa, Russian Ambassador-at-Large Marat Berdyev said in an interview with state-owned media outlet RIA Novosti on June 19.
South Africa is a …

Jun 19, 2025

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Putin-Trump meeting currently not on the table, Kremlin says

A meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump is not currently on the table due to unresolved tensions in bilateral relations, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said in an interview with Russian state-controlled …

Jun 19, 2025

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Putin, Xi to agree to meet in China as they sneer at G7 summit fractures

$Putin, Xi to agree to meet in China as they sneer at G7 summit fractures$
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to meet in August and September and noted the supposed “rough edges” that emerged among G7 leaders during their summit, said Putin’s aide, Yuri Ushakov, on …

Jun 19, 2025

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Diplomacy in crisis: G7 letdowns reveal limits to Western solidarity on Ukraine

KANANASKIS, Canada — The Group of Seven (G7) Leaders' Summit ended on June 17 with no joint statement in support of Ukraine, no commitments to provide desperately needed U.S. weapons, and no meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. …

Jun 19, 2025

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'100 days of Russian manipulations' — Ukraine blasts Moscow over disregarding US ceasefire effort

A hundred days since Ukraine agreed to a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire, “Russia continues to choose war,” Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on June 19, urging international pressure to push Moscow toward ending the war.
“It has …

Jun 19, 2025

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'If we don't help Ukraine further, we should start learning Russian,' EU diplomacy chief says

Failure to provide stronger military and financial support for Ukraine could leave Europe vulnerable to growing Russian influence, meaning Europeans might have to “start learning Russian,” the EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, said, …

Jun 19, 2025

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Russia injures at least 28 across Ukraine over past day

Russian drone and artillery strikes injured at least 28 civilians over the past 24 hours in Ukraine, regional officials reported on June 19.
According to Ukraine’s Air Force, Russian forces launched 104 Shahed-type drones and decoy unmanned …

Jun 19, 2025

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Putin says he's ready to meet Zelensky if West 'stops pushing' Ukraine to fight

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Russia wants to end the war in Ukraine “as soon as possible,” preferably through peaceful means, and is ready to continue negotiations — provided that Kyiv and its …

Jun 19, 2025

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Senate reportedly delays Russia sanctions as Middle East crisis, Trump’s tax bill take priority

The U.S. Senate is postponing action on a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill until at least July, as other legislative and foreign policy priorities dominate the agenda, Semafor reported on June 18.
Senators Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Richard …

Jun 18, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: 'Do me a favor Vladimir, mediate Russia first' — Trump roasts Putin over Israel, Iran offer

Key developments on June 18:
‘Do me a favor Vladimir, mediate Russia first’ — Trump roasts Putin over Israel, Iran offer
Ukraine kills collaborator tied to POW torture in occupied Berdiansk, intelligence source claims
Zelensky may …

Jun 18, 2025

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After speaking out against Trump, former US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink launches congressional bid

Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink announced on June 18 that she is running for Congress from Michigan’s 7th district, pledging to oppose U.S. President Donald Trump.
“I’ve dedicated my life to protecting democracy and …

Jun 18, 2025

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'Do me a favor Vladimir, mediate Russia first' — Trump roasts Putin over Israel, Iran offer

U.S. President Donald Trump said on June 18 that he had turned down Russian President Vladimir Putin’s offer to mediate the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.
“I spoke to him yesterday, and, you know, he actually offered to help …

Jun 18, 2025

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All NATO members to hit 2% defense spending in 2025, Rutte says

All 32 NATO member states are on track to meet the alliance’s 2% GDP defense spending benchmark in 2025, Secretary General Mark Rutte said on June 17 at the G7 summit in Canada.
The announcement marks a major shift for the alliance, which has …

Jun 18, 2025

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Ukraine preparing to evacuate citizens from Israel, Iran as Middle East conflict escalates

Ukraine is preparing to evacuate its citizens from Israel and Iran as hostilities between the two countries intensify, the Foreign Ministry told Ukrainian media outlet NV on June 18.
The move comes as Israel on June 13 launched widespread air strikes …

Jun 18, 2025

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4 months after striking Chornobyl, Russia warns Israeli attacks on Iran risk nuclear 'catastrophe'

Russia on June 18 warned the world is “millimetres away from catastrophe” due to Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, just four months after one of its own drones struck the Chornobyl nuclear site in Ukraine.
Russian …

Jun 18, 2025

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Ukraine won't receive NATO invitation at The Hague summit, Lithuanian FM says

An invitation for Ukraine to become a member of NATO “is not on the agenda” of the upcoming summit in The Hague, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys said in an interview with the Baltic News Service published on June 18. …

Jun 18, 2025

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Zelensky may reportedly skip NATO summit over uncertainty about Trump's attendance

President Volodymyr Zelensky may reconsider attending the NATO summit in The Hague, as questions remain over U.S. President Donald Trump’s participation, the Guardian reported on June 17, citing unnamed Ukrainian officials.
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Jun 18, 2025

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As Trump stays silent, US Embassy makes late denunciation of Russia’s attack on Kyiv

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv on June 18 condemned Russia’s massive missile and drone attack on Kyiv that killed at least 23 people and injured more than 130 a day earlier, saying it “runs counter” to U.S. President Donald Trump’s …

Jun 18, 2025

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Putin 'cannot be trusted' as mediator, Kallas says, urges EU to tighten Russian oil cap after deadly Kyiv strike

Russian President Vladimir Putin “cannot be trusted” to mediate peace in the Middle East while continuing to launch brutal attacks against civilians, EU High Representative Kaja Kallas said on June 17, following a mass Russian strike on …

Jun 18, 2025

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Zelensky welcomes G7 support as summit delivers no strong breakthrough for Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on June 17 that the G7 summit had produced concrete results for Ukraine, including increased military support, new tranches of aid using frozen Russian assets, and additional sanctions targeting the sources of …

Jun 18, 2025

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'We are determined to increase pressure on Russia' — Macron says as EU ready to toughen Russia sanctions

The European Union and its allies are ready to toughen sanctions on Russia, French President Emmanuel Macron said on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) summit on June 17.
“With President (Volodymyr) Zelensky at the G7. We stand in …

Jun 18, 2025

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Zelensky leaves G7 early without meeting Trump as Canada drops Ukraine statement amid US pushback

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is cutting his visit to Canada short and will return to Kyiv following the conclusion of G7 talks on June 17, a source told a Kyiv Independent journalist on the ground.
He had been scheduled to travel to Calgary for …

Jun 18, 2025

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G7 allies push for stronger Russia sanctions as Trump resists, Bloomberg reports

A dinner discussion among Group of Seven leaders on June 16 failed to shift U.S. President Donald Trump’s position on tougher sanctions against Russia, Bloomberg reported, citing sources familiar with the talks.
Trump has continued urging Russian …

Jun 17, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Massive Russian attack kills 14, injures 117 in Kyiv

Key developments on June 17:
‘A brutal strike’ — Massive Russian missile and drone attack hits Kyiv, killing 14, injuring at least 117
Zelensky arrives at G7 summit hours after Trump departs
US group designed to pressure Russia into peace in …

Jun 17, 2025

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US reportedly considers strikes on Iran as Trump demands 'unconditional surrender'

U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing direct military action against Iran, including potential strikes on its nuclear facilities, Axios reported on June 17, citing unnamed U.S. officials.
Trump demanded Iran’s “unconditional …

Jun 17, 2025

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‘He said he wasn’t going anywhere’ — Russian strikes kill 14 in Kyiv as survivors search for missing

Sitting a few meters from the rubble of what used to be a nondescript nine-story residential building in Kyiv, Lilia rises to her feet every time another pile of debris is cleared from the site targeted by Russia during a mass overnight attack on …

Jun 17, 2025

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Zelensky arrives at G7 summit hours after Trump departs

President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at the G7 Leaders' Summit in Canada on June 17 ahead of the final day of the G7 Leaders' summit, according to a Kyiv Independent journalist on the ground.
Zelensky was greeted by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney …

Jun 17, 2025

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Israel reluctant to accept Russia's mediation in war with Iran, Kremlin says

Israel is reluctant to accept Russia’s mediation in its war with Iran, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on June 17, according to the Russian state news agency TASS.
“At the moment, we see reluctance — at least on Israel’s part — to …

Jun 17, 2025

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Investigation: How Russia steals Ukraine's trillion-dollar mineral wealth

Editor’s note: These investigations take a ton of time, resources and brainpower!
Investigations have always been the costliest part of journalism because we can’t just churn them out like commodity news in other organizations – we have to carefully …

Jun 17, 2025

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Hours after deadly Russian attack on Kyiv, Trump was unaware it had even happened

U.S. President Donald Trump was unaware of a deadly Russian drone and missile strike on Kyiv that killed at least 15 people and injured over 120, when asked about the attack by reporters on June 17.
On board Air Force One as he flew back from Canada, …

Jun 17, 2025

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US group designed to pressure Russia into peace in Ukraine disbanded by Trump administration, Reuters reports

A U.S. government working group that formulated strategies for pressuring Russia into peace talks and ending the war in Ukraine has been disbanded by the White House, Reuters reported on June 17.
Officials cited by the news outlet said it was …

Jun 17, 2025

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Trump to depart G7 summit ahead of June 17 meeting with Zelensky

Editor’s note: This is a breaking story and is being updated.
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to depart the G7 Leaders' Summit late on June 16, ahead of an anticipated high-stakes meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky on June 17.
White …

Jun 17, 2025

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Ukraine moves forward on lithium mining under US minerals deal, NYT reports

More than a month after Ukraine signed a landmark agreement granting the United States a stake in its mineral reserves, Kyiv has approved initial steps to open one of its largest lithium deposits to private investors, the New York Times (NYT) …

Jun 16, 2025

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US cancels talks with Russia on restoring diplomatic relations, Moscow claims

The U.S. has canceled the next round of talks with Russia on restoring diplomatic relations, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova claimed on June 16.
Zakharova’s statement came days after Russian Ambassador to the U.S. Alexander …

Jun 16, 2025

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Iran claims new ballistic missile tactic allowed breach of Israeli air defenses

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it used a new method to breach Israel’s air defenses during a missile attack early on June 16, that killed at least eight people, Reuters reports.
According to the IRGC, Iranian missiles …

Jun 16, 2025

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EU leaders call for tougher sanctions on Russia at G7 summit

The Group of Seven (G7) nations need to impose harsher sanctions on Moscow in order to secure a ceasefire in the war against Ukraine, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa said at the start of …

Jun 16, 2025

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Trump arrives at G7 summit ahead of high-stakes meeting with Zelensky

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Canada for the Group of Seven (G7) Leaders' Summit late on June 15, according to a Kyiv Independent journalist on the ground.
Trump’s arrival comes ahead of his expected high-stakes meeting with President …

Jun 16, 2025

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'Spit in face' — Zelensky condemns Russia's mass attack, dismisses Putin as peacemaker

President Volodymyr Zelensky on June 15 condemned Russia’s latest mass attack against Ukraine, calling the strikes on energy infrastructure “a spit in the face of everything the international community is trying to do to stop this …

Jun 16, 2025

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5 Ukrainians dead in Israel after Iranian missile strike

Five Ukrainian citizens were killed in an Iranian missile attack on Israel on June 14.
Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry told the Kyiv Independent that the five Ukrainian citizens, including three children, came under fire in an attack on a …

Jun 15, 2025

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Trump says he's 'open to' Putin mediating between Israel, Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump said on June 15 that he is considering his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin as a potential mediator between Israel and Iran.
“Yeah, I would be open to it,” Trump said, as cited by ABC reporter Rachel Scott on …

Jun 15, 2025

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With no new US aid packages on the horizon, can Ukraine continue to fight Russia?

The U.S. has not announced any military aid packages for Ukraine in almost five months, pushing Kyiv to seek new alternatives. But time is running out quickly as Russian troops slowly advance on the eastern front line and gear up for a new summer …

Jun 15, 2025

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Russian shelling kills one in Kherson, mass attack hits infrastructure in Poltava Oblast

Russia attacked Ukraine with nearly 200 missiles and drones and shelled residents in Kherson and Donetsk oblasts, killing one and injuring three, Ukrainian authorities reported on June 15.

Russian forces unleashed drones, artillery, and airstrikes on …

Jun 15, 2025

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Berlin wants more defense, no budget hike in EU plan, FT reports

Germany aims to prioritize defense spending in the next EU budget while firmly opposing any increase in national contributions, according to a position paper obtained by the Financial Times (FT).
As the bloc’s largest economy and top net contributor, …

Jun 15, 2025

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High stakes, low resolve: What Ukraine can expect from the upcoming G7 Leaders' Summit

As world leaders prepare to gather in the remote community of Kananaskis in Alberta, Canada for the Group of Seven (G7) Leaders' Summit on June 15-17, Russia’s war in Ukraine once again holds center stage — but views on how to address the …

Jun 15, 2025

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Israel asks US to join strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, officials told Axios

Israeli officials have asked the Trump administration to join military operations targeting Iran’s nuclear program, including a strike on the fortified Fordow uranium enrichment site, Axios reported on June 14, citing two Israeli officials.
The …

Jun 15, 2025

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I want to talk to Trump: Zelenskyy on possible U.S. aid reduction #shorts

Jun 14, 2025

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Putin, Trump hold phone call, Russia's Ushakov claims

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call, Putin’s foreign policy aide, Yuri Ushakov said on June 14.
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Jun 14, 2025

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Only Trump can stop Putin! Zelenskyy on pressure against Russia #shorts

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The ‘Red Beaches’ of a Taiwan invasion

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Trump gave Putin a ‘two-week’ deadline to consider peace in Ukraine. Instead, Russia just launched more drones.

A “two week” deadline imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump to see if Russia is serious about peace in Ukraine has been and gone, with Moscow’s escalation of attacks on civilians during this period failing to draw the slightest …

Jun 14, 2025

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Ukraine repatriates bodies of 1,200 citizens in latest swap with Russia

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Ukraine has recovered the bodies of 1,200 fallen citizens, including military personnel, in the latest round of repatriation efforts coordinated with Russia under agreements reached …

Jun 14, 2025

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Zelensky plans to meet Trump at G7 summit — key takeaways from closed-door briefing

President Volodymyr Zelensky’s office has confirmed plans for a high-stakes meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the upcoming G7 summit on June 17, according to the Kyiv Independent journalist who attended a closed-door briefing with …

Jun 14, 2025

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Iran retaliates by launching 'hundreds' of missiles towards Israel, injuring at least 7

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Iran launched ‘hundreds’ of ballistic missiles towards Israel late on June 13, Iranian state media reported, as Tehran continues it retaliatory attacks in response to …

Jun 13, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian MiG-29 strikes Russian drone hub, ammo depot in Zaporizhzhia direction, releases video

Key developments on June 13:
Ukrainian MiG-29 strikes Russian drone hub, ammo depot in Zaporizhzhia direction, releases video
Ukrainian military denies NYT claims about Russian presence in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
Russia preparing strategic reserves for …

Jun 13, 2025

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How an Israel-Iran war could help Russia's economy — and deprive Ukraine of weapons

Israel’s “preemptive” strikes against Iran targeting the country’s nuclear program and killing top military officials could have far-reaching implications for Ukraine and could boost Russia’s ability to continue its …

Jun 13, 2025

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Ukrainian Foreign Minister sees Trump as key player in achieving peace

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha expressed hope that U.S. President Donald Trump could bring an end to the full-scale war in Ukraine. Speaking at the GLOBSEC-2025 forum on Friday, June 13, Sybiha highlighted the critical role of the U.S. …

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Europe must prepare for US scaling down support for Ukraine, Pistorius says

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said Europe must begin preparing for a gradual reduction in U.S. military support for both the continent and Ukraine, Tagesschau reported on June 13.
“Yes, that’s right. That would be so, and we have …

Jun 13, 2025

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'At a critical time' — Zelensky appoints new head of Ukraine's mission to NATO

President Volodymyr Zelensky on June 13 appointed Aliona Hetmanchuk as the head of Ukraine’s mission to NATO, replacing Nataliia Halibarenko.
The appointment came “at a critical time for the future of Ukraine, for the future of NATO …

Jun 13, 2025

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After Israel's strikes, Ukraine says Iran 'source of problems' but warns against destabilization

Kyiv on June 13 expressed concern over the security situation in the Middle East after Israeli air strikes against Iran, but stressed that Tehran remains a “source of problems” in the region “and beyond."
The statement follows …

Jun 13, 2025

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Amid Moscow's war in Ukraine, Trump wonders why 'everybody hates' Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump on June 12 praised Russia’s role in World War II, saying Russian President Vladimir Putin is “confused” why everyone “hates” Moscow.
Speaking at a White House press conference, Trump recounted …

Jun 13, 2025

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US ready to defend itself, Israel if Iran responds to Israeli air strikes, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump said on June 13 that he was aware of Israel’s plans to conduct strikes on Iran in advance and that Washington is watching for any signs of retaliation by Tehran, Fox News reported.
“Iran cannot have a nuclear …

Jun 13, 2025

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NATO to strengthen missile defenses in Eastern Europe to counter Russian threats, Bloomberg reports

NATO plans to enhance its missile defense systems on its eastern flank in response to a growing threat from Russia, Bloomberg reported on June 12, citing its undisclosed sources.
For the first time, member states of NATO are reportedly considering …

Jun 13, 2025

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Ukraine secures return of 5 children from Russia, Russian-occupied territories

Ukraine successfully brought back five children who had been forcibly taken to Russia as well as Russian-occupied territory, Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak announced on June 12.
The children have been returned home under the President of …

Jun 13, 2025

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Israel launches 'preemptive strikes' on Iran targeting nuclear program

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Israeli forces launched “preemptive strikes” on Iran overnight on June 13, tarting Iran’s nuclear program, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in an overnight …

Jun 13, 2025

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G7 ready to lower Russian oil price cap without US support, Reuters reports

Most Group of Seven (G7) nations are prepared to lower the Russian oil price cap from $60 to $45 a barrel even without support from the United States, Reuters reported on June 12, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
According to Reuters, …

Jun 12, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian forces 'gradually pushing back' Russian troops from Sumy Oblast, Zelensky says

Key developments on June 12:
Ukrainian forces ‘gradually pushing back’ Russian troops from Sumy Oblast, Zelensky says
Germany to supply new Iris-T air defense systems to Ukraine, rules out Taurus missiles
Ukraine, Russia carry out another …

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‘I feel like I lost 3 years’ — Ukrainian author turned soldier Artem Chapeye on culture during war

Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Ukrainian writers have found themselves grappling with questions not just of survival, but of voice, purpose, and audience.
Can one write fiction in the midst of war? Can creativity …

Jun 12, 2025

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US Ambassador to Russia Tracy leaving post, embassy says

U.S. Ambassador to Moscow Lynne Tracy will soon be stepping down from her post, the U.S. Embassy in Russia announced on June 12.
The statement said that Tracy is “concluding her mission at the U.S. Embassy in Russia,” without providing …

Jun 12, 2025

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As Russian losses in Ukraine hit 1 million, Putin faces an economic time bomb

Russian losses in Ukraine hit a massive, and grim milestone on June 12 — 1 million Russian soldiers killed or wounded during the 39-month-long full-scale war, according to figures from Kyiv.
Although hugely symbolic, the number is unlikely to prompt a …

Jun 12, 2025

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NATO expands satellite surveillance to monitor Ukraine, eastern flank

NATO is rolling out a new satellite surveillance system designed to monitor military activity in Ukraine and along the alliance’s eastern borders, senior commander Admiral Pierre Vandier told Bloomberg in comments published on June 12.
The …

Jun 12, 2025

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Russia using peace talks to stall US sanctions, Zelensky says

Russia is attempting to delay peace negotiations to avoid tougher U.S. sanctions, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with German tabloid Bild on June 12.
His comments come as Russia continues to reject a full ceasefire despite having …

Jun 12, 2025

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With only 2 weeks of funding left, US group tracking Russian abduction of Ukrainian children prepares to shut down

The leading U.S.-backed initiative documenting Russia’s abduction of Ukrainian children is preparing to shut down after its funding was terminated by the Trump administration, CNN reported on June 11.
The Yale University-based Humanitarian …

Jun 12, 2025

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Rubio congratulates Russian people on Russia Day

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated the Russian people on June 12, Russia’s National Day, and expressed a desire for “constructive engagement” to bring peace to Ukraine.
“On behalf of the American people, I want …

Jun 12, 2025

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Partisan group destroys Russian military truck in occupied Ukraine, allegedly killing soldiers, Atesh claims

A Russian Ural military truck was destroyed, allegedly killing “several occupiers” near occupied Melitopol overnight on June 12, the pro-Ukrainian Atesh partisan group claimed.
"(O)ur fighters set fire to an army Ural truck, and …

Jun 12, 2025

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Republicans press Pentagon chief over Trump’s plan to end Russia's war against Ukraine, Politico reports

At a Senate budget hearing on June 11, Republican senators fiercely criticized U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Trump administration’s effort to end the Ukraine war through negotiations involving Russia.
The session revealed deep …

Jun 12, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine strikes targets in Russia, including gunpowder plant

Key developments on June 11:
Ukrainian drones strike targets in Russia, including gunpowder plant, General Staff says
Zelensky urges ‘stronger’ EU sanctions on Russia, lower oil price cap
Ukraine repatriates bodies of 1,212 fallen soldiers …

Jun 11, 2025

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Ukraine bracing for 'painful' reduction in US military aid after Hegseth announces cuts

Editor’s note: For security reasons, the real names of the soldiers mentioned in this story have not been used.
A reduction in U.S. military aid to Ukraine would be “painful” and could have potentially “dire consequences” …

Jun 11, 2025

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America’s weak strongman

Over the past two months, financial investors have hit upon a new trading strategy, based on a simple rule: TACO — Trump Always Chickens Out. America’s president threatens to slap massive import tariffs on friends and foes alike, or to remove the …

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How Holodomor famine still scars Ukraine food habits

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NATO summit statement omits Ukraine's entry bid, $40 billion pledge, Bloomberg reports

A one-page draft of a joint declaration for the upcoming NATO summit omits Ukraine’s membership aspirations and last year’s pledge of over $40 billion in support, Bloomberg reported on June 11 after reviewing the draft.
This news signals …

Jun 11, 2025

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Ukrainians among foreign nationals in US targeted for transfer to Guantanamo, WP reports

The Trump administration is preparing to transfer thousands of undocumented foreign nationals, including Ukrainian citizens, to the U.S. military detention facility at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba, the Washington Post reported on June 10, citing …

Jun 11, 2025

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US-Russia talks to be held in Moscow 'very soon,' Russian ambassador claims

Russian and U.S. delegations will hold talks in Moscow in the near future, Russian Ambassador to the United States Alexander Darchiev said in an interview with state-controlled news agency TASS on June 10.
The meeting would follow a series of previous …

Jun 11, 2025

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US to cut military aid to Ukraine, Hegseth says

The United States will reduce funding allocated for military assistance to Ukraine in its upcoming defense budget, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a congressional hearing on June 10.
“It is a reduction in this budget,” Hegseth …

Jun 10, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Russia carries out one of largest attacks against Kyiv; second group of Ukrainian POWs comes back home under Istanbul deal

Key developments on June 10:
In one of largest attacks on Ukraine’s capital, Russian barrage hits Kyiv, Odesa, kills 3, injures 12
Ukraine, Russia conduct second prisoner swap under Istanbul deal
Russia significantly improved North Korea’s …

Jun 10, 2025

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Ukraine in talks with U.S. over $50 billion arms deal

Diplomatic discussions concerning arms purchases from the United States are actively underway, according to the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This announcement comes as aid packages continue to arrive from the U.S.

Ukrainian Foreign Ministry …

Jun 10, 2025

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Russia admitted its 'peace memorandum' is an ultimatum Kyiv won't accept, Zelensky says

Russian negotiators told the Ukrainian delegation directly that their so-called “peace memorandum” is an ultimatum Kyiv cannot accept, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with Hungarian news outlet Valasz Online published on …

Jun 10, 2025

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Israeli Foreign Ministry denies sending Patriot systems to Ukraine amid conflicting claims

Israel has not transferred any Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, the Israeli Foreign Ministry told Israeli news outlet Ynet on June 10, refuting earlier claims made by its own ambassador in Kyiv.
"Israel has not transferred such systems to …

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Over 40% of Ukrainians willing to compromise on 'de facto' recognition of Russian occupation for peace, poll shows

Some 48% of Ukrainians “categorically” oppose even a de facto recognition of Russian control of the occupied Ukrainian territories to achieve peace, according to a poll by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) published on …

Jun 10, 2025

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Russia doubts NATO's Article 5, could use 'little green men' to test it, German intelligence chief warns

Russia wants to test NATO’s resolve by hostile steps beyond Ukraine, as some Russian officials believe the alliance’s collective defense principle no longer works, German intelligence chief Bruno Kahl told the Table Media news outlet in …

Jun 10, 2025

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Ukraine's NATO membership remains 'irreversible' despite possible communique omission, Rutte says

The political commitment to Ukraine’s future membership in NATO remains unchanged, even if it is not explicitly mentioned in the final communique of the upcoming summit in The Hague, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on June 9.
“The …

Jun 10, 2025

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Russia makes a year’s worth of NATO ammunition in 3 months, Rutte says

Russia produces as much ammunition in three months as NATO does in a year, posing serious risks for the alliance, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on June 9 at Chatham House in London.
“The capabilities of (Vladimir) Putin’s war …

Jun 9, 2025

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Exiled Russian scholar on why Dugin is no philosopher, and Russia no defender of ‘traditional values’

In recent years, the Kremlin has sought to cast Russia as a bastion of so-called traditional values, positioning itself in stark contrast to what it describes as the morally decaying West. Yet beneath this veneer, a more complex reality persists. As …

Jun 9, 2025

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General Staff: Russia has lost 997,120 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 997,120 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on June 9.
The number includes 970 casualties that Russian forces suffered just over …

Jun 9, 2025

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Ukrainian boxer Usyk invites Trump to his home to see Russia's war firsthand, BBC reports

Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk invited U.S. President Donald Trump to live for a week in his house in Ukraine during a June 8 interview with BBC Sport.
Trump has pledged to negotiate an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine, but …

Jun 9, 2025

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Drone attack ignites blaze in Russia's Chuvashia Republic, media reports

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Explosions and massive fires followed a drone attack on the Russian city of Cheboksary in the Chuvashia Republic, Russian Telegram news channels reported in the early hours of June …

Jun 9, 2025

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Russian missiles target western Ukraine in latest mass attack

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Russia launched another large-scale attack against Ukraine overnight on June 9, assailing cities across the country with drones and missiles.
Multiple rounds of explosions have …

Jun 9, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: US expects Russia's retaliation for Operation Spiderweb to continue soon; Ukraine denies Russian troop presence in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, describes situation as 'tense'

Key developments on June 7-8:
US expects Russia’s retaliation for Operation Spiderweb to continue soon
Ukraine denies Russian troop presence in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast amid offensive, describes situation as ‘tense’
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Jun 8, 2025

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Russia is a MANIAC! Zelenskyy responds harshly to Trump about the “playground” #shorts

Jun 8, 2025

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Trump administration redirects 20,000 anti-drone missiles meant for Ukraine, Zelensky confirms

President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration diverted 20,000 anti-drone missiles originally intended for Ukraine to American forces in the Middle East, in an interview with ABC News published on June …

Jun 8, 2025

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Elon Musk's father to attend pro-Kremlin event in Russia hosted by far-right ideologue

Errol Musk, the father of U.S. billionaire Elon Musk, has arrived in Moscow to attend the Forum of the Future 2050, a pro-Kremlin event scheduled for June 9-10, the Russian newspaper Kommersant reported on June 8.
The report comes amid a …

Jun 8, 2025

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US expects Russia's retaliation for Operation Spiderweb to continue soon

The U.S. believes Russia has not yet fully responded to Ukraine’s Operation Spiderweb and may soon launch another large-scale, multi-pronged strike following the massive June 6 attack, Reuters reported on June 8, citing unnamed U.S. officials. …

Jun 8, 2025

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Finnish PM criticizes reported attempts by Trump to weaken Russia sanctions bill

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo on June 7 criticized a weakened Russia sanctions bill amid reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is pressuring the Senate to weaken the legislation.
“We need to force (Russian President Vladimir) Putin to …

Jun 8, 2025

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Zelensky urges US to act on Ukraine’s request to buy air defenses after deadly Kharkiv bombing

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on June 7 that Russian forces continued to brutally bomb Kharkiv, targeting the city “throughout the day” with both drones and guided aerial bombs. Two people were killed and at least 18 injured following …

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Russia bombs Kharkiv day after deadly overnight attack, killing 1, injuring 18

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Russia attacked the city of Kharkiv with KAB guided bombs the evening of June 7, killing one woman and injuring at least 18 people.
The bombing follows a night of deadly Russian …

Jun 7, 2025

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'Putin is a murderer' — Zelensky rejects Trump's claim that Russia, Ukraine are like 'kids'

President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s comparison of Russia’s war against Ukraine to “children fighting in a park” during his interview with ABC News published on June 6.
“We are not kids with (Russian President …

Jun 7, 2025

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Operation Spiderweb 'gave Putin a reason to bomb the hell out of them,' Trump says, following large-scale attacks on Ukrainian cities

U.S. President Donald Trump on June 6 appeared to justify Russia’s large-scale attack on Ukrainian cities launched the night before, in response to Ukraine’s Operation Spiderweb.
“They gave (Russian President Vladimir) Putin a reason to go …

Jun 7, 2025

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Ukraine hopes for Trump-Zelensky meeting in Canada during G7

President Volodymyr Zelensky intends to hold a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump during the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Canada, Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak said on air on June 6.
The summit is scheduled to take place from …

Jun 7, 2025

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PUTIN, ZELENYSKYY and TRUMP meet in Turkey: Is there a CHANCE for real PEACE?

Jun 6, 2025

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Trump reluctant to confront China over support for Russia's war against Ukraine, Bloomberg reports

U.S. President Donald Trump is pulling back from pressuring China over its support for Russia’s war effort, instead prioritizing other aspects of the U.S.-China relationship, U.S. and European officials familiar with internal discussions told …

Jun 6, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Russia hits Ukraine with large-scale attack days after Operation Spiderweb; Ukraine targets Russian air bases in 'preemptive strike'

Key developments on June 6:
Russia hits Ukraine with large-scale attack days after Operation Spiderweb
Ukraine strikes Russian air bases in ‘preemptive strike’ ahead of drone, missile attack, General Staff says
Ukrainian drone attack …

Jun 6, 2025

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Trump quietly pressuring Senate to weaken Russia sanctions, WSJ reports

The White House is urging Republican Senator Lindsey Graham to soften his sanctions bill against Russia, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on June 6, citing congressional staffers.
The bipartisan sanctions bill, introduced on April 1 by Graham …

Jun 6, 2025

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Trump offers Germany US gas deals, but no promises on Ukraine aid or Russia sanctions

U.S. President Donald Trump offered to increase supplies of American energy exports to Berlin but did not pledge additional military support to Ukraine or sanctions on Russia in a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on June 5.
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Jun 6, 2025

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Moscow ready to grant Musk asylum if necessary amid rift with Trump, Russian official says

Russia is prepared to offer political asylum to tech billionaire Elon Musk following his public feud with U.S. President Donald Trump, Dmitry Novikov, deputy chair of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs, said June 6.
“I think Musk …

Jun 6, 2025

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EU considers adding Russia to money-laundering 'gray list,' Financial Times reports

The European Union is considering placing Russia on its “gray list” of countries with inadequate controls against money laundering, the Financial Times reported June 6, citing officials from the European Commission.
Inclusion on the list …

Jun 6, 2025

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Russia plans to occupy Ukraine east of Dnipro, cut Black Sea access, Ukrainian official says

Russia aims to occupy all Ukrainian territory east of the Dnipro River and advance toward Odesa and Mykolaiv in a broader plan to sever Ukraine’s access to the Black Sea, President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Deputy Chief of Staff Pavlo Palisa …

Jun 6, 2025

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General Staff: Russia has lost 993,910 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost around 993,910 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on June 6.
The number includes 1,160 casualties that Russian forces suffered …

Jun 6, 2025

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Russian weapons plant hit by drones in Tambov Oblast, media reports attacks across country

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Drones struck a Russian military plant in Michurinsk, Tambov Oblast, in the early hours of June 6, according to media outlets in Russia.
Attacks were also reported in …

Jun 6, 2025

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Explosions rock Engels in Russia's Saratov Oblast amid reported drone attack

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Explosions and fires were reported in Engels, located in Russia’s Saratov Oblast, during an overnight drone attack on June 6, according to Russian officials and media …

Jun 6, 2025

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'Sometimes you’re better off letting them fight,’ Trump says on Russia-Ukraine war

U.S. President Donald Trump said on June 5 that it might be best not to intervene in Russia’s war against Ukraine for now, speaking during a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White House.
The U.S. president, who has repeatedly …

Jun 5, 2025

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Trump isn't trying to stop him: Putin threatens Ukraine with new strikes #shorts

Jun 5, 2025

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In show of unity, US nominates next chief of NATO's European command

U.S. President Donald Trump nominated Air Force Lieutenant General Alexus Grynkewich as the next Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) on June 5, reaffirming a key American role in NATO’s military structure.
The expected appointment marks a …

Jun 5, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine strikes Russian missile base in Bryansk Oblast, damages Iskander launchers; Trump dismisses timeline to impose Russian sanctions

Key developments on June 5:
Ukraine strikes Russian missile base in Bryansk Oblast, damages Iskander launchers, Ukrainian military says
‘Deadline is in my brain’ — Trump dismisses timeline to impose Russian sanctions
‘Not destroyed but …

Jun 5, 2025

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Russia's response to Operation Spiderweb is likely 'not going to be pretty,' Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump warned on June 5 that Russia’s response to Ukraine’s Operation Spiderweb is likely “not going to be pretty,” following a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin the day prior.
Trump …

Jun 5, 2025

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'Deadline is in my brain' — Trump dismisses timeline to impose Russian sanctions

U.S. President Donald Trump sidestepped questions on June 5 as to when he can be expected to impose additional sanctions on Russia, as the Kremlin continues to reject a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Trump has repeatedly threatened to impose sanctions on …

Jun 5, 2025

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'Not destroyed but damaged' — Russia claims it will repair bombers struck in Operation Spiderweb, official says

Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov claimed on June 5 that Russian bombers damaged during Ukraine’s Operation Spiderweb will be “restored,” adding that the planes were not completely destroyed in the attack.
“The …

Jun 5, 2025

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Fact Check: President Trump Did NOT Delete Truth Social Post About Call with Russian President Vladimir Putin

Did President Trump delete his June 4, 2025, Truth Social post discussing his phone call Russian President Vladimir Putin? No, that's not true: The post was still visible on Trump's timeline as of 12 p.m. ET on June 5, 2025. Lead Stories confirmed …

Jun 5, 2025

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'Time to put an end to insanity of war,' Brazil's Lula told Putin, calls for restraint following Operation Spiderweb

Brazilian President Lula da Silva reiterated calls for peace on June 5, urging Russia to restrain attacks on Ukraine as Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to “respond” to Operation Spiderweb.
Ukraine on June 1 launched a …

Jun 5, 2025

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Art through the eyes of wartime children

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Unicef reports that as of Feb. 2025, more than 2,500 children have been killed or injured by the war. Millions more have experienced violence, displacement, or the loss of family members.
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Trump privately praises Ukraine's drone strike on Russian bombers as 'badass,' Axios reports

U.S. President Donald Trump privately described Ukraine’s drone strike on Russian strategic bombers as “strong” and “badass,” Axios reported June 5, citing sources familiar with his reaction.
The operation, carried out by Ukraine’s Security Service …

Jun 5, 2025

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Reuters: Ukraine struck fewer Russian bombers during Operation Spiderweb than estimated, US officials claim

Two U.S. officials told Reuters on June 4 that Ukraine struck as many as 20 Russian military aircraft during Operation Spiderweb, destroying around 10 of them.
The claims stands in contrast with estimates made by Ukraine’s security service …

Jun 5, 2025

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Trump administration redirecting anti-drone tech from Ukraine to US forces in Middle East, WSJ reports

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is redirecting anti-drone technology earmarked for Ukraine to its own troops based in the Middle East, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on June 4.
According to the WSJ, special fuzes used in …

Jun 5, 2025

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Russia launches over 48,000 aerial attacks on Ukraine in 6 months, Zelensky says

Russia launched approximately 48,600 aerial attacks since the start of 2025, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on June 4.
Zelensky said on social media that Russia has launched nearly 27,700 aerial bombs, 11,200 Shahed drones, approximately 9,000 …

Jun 5, 2025

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Trump urges Senate to postpone vote on Russia sanctions bill

U.S. President Donald Trump has asked the Senate to delay voting on a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill, Senator Roger Wicker said on June 4.
“I know that he (Trump) asked the leader (Senate Majority Leader John Thune) not to bring the bill to a …

Jun 5, 2025

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Zelensky to consider allowing private army formations after latest ultimatums from Russia

President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a briefing on June 4 that he may consider allowing the creation of private armies in Ukraine.
His comment came as a reaction to one of the points in the latest Russian memorandum, which calls for Ukraine to …

Jun 4, 2025

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Turkish Foreign Minister confirms future Zelensky-Putin meeting

The Turkish Foreign Minister announced that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin will eventually have to face each other at the negotiation table. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan revealed that both …

Jun 4, 2025

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Putin 'will have to respond' to Ukraine's attack on Russian bombers, Trump says after call with Kremlin chief

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Russian President Vladimir Putin “will have to respond” to Ukraine’s recent drone attack on military airfields, U.S. President Donald Trump said on June 4 after holding a call with …

Jun 4, 2025

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Hiding in plain sight — how Russia’s cultural centers continue to operate in US, Europe despite espionage claims

In the video, Russian activist Anna Kiryakova reads from a book of poetry that glorifies her country’s war against Ukraine. The anthology’s title — “Poetry of the Russian Winter” — is written with the Latin Z in place of its Russian analog.
The …

Jun 4, 2025

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US hasn't decided yet on new Ukraine aid, focuses on peace, NATO envoy says

The U.S. administration has not yet made any new decisions on military assistance for Kyiv as it remains focused on ending the Russia-Ukraine war, U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker told journalists on June 4.
Whitaker stressed that Washington …

Jun 4, 2025

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Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb ranks with 'raid on Bin Laden,' US Senator Blumenthal says

Ukraine’s recent drone strike against Russian bombers was a show of “skill and audacity” comparable to the U.S. operation to kill Osama bin Laden, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal told Politico in an interview published on June 3.
The …

Jun 4, 2025

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Trump raises steel, aluminum tariffs to 50%, hitting key Ukrainian export

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on June 3 to double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, raising duties from 25% to 50%, the White House announced.
Trump’s new order builds on a Feb. 10 executive action that imposed a …

Jun 4, 2025

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'Risk level goes up' — Ukraine's strike on Russian bombers could escalate war, US envoy Kellogg says

Ukraine’s drone assault on Russia’s strategic bomber fleet, known as Operation Spiderweb, could escalate the war and provoke unpredictable responses from Moscow, U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg said in an interview with Fox …

Jun 4, 2025

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For the first time, Pentagon chief to reportedly skip Ramstein-format meeting of Ukraine's allies

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will not attend the June 4 meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG), the Associated Press (AP) reported, citing a U.S. official.
The news agency reported that Hegseth will not arrive in Brussels until the …

Jun 4, 2025

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Trump official who shut down counter-disinformation agency has Russia ties, Telegraph reports

A Trump official who dismantled a counter-disinformation office in the United States government has links to the Kremin, the Telegraph reported on June 3.
Darren Beattie, who was appointed to the State Department in February 2025 as under secretary …

Jun 4, 2025

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Trump didn't know about Ukraine's drone strike on Russia's warplanes, White House confirms

U.S. President Donald Trump was not informed in advance about Operation Spiderweb, Ukraine’s mass drone strike that damaged over 40 Russian bombers, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed on June 3.
The Security Service of …

Jun 3, 2025

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Fact Check: Trump Did NOT Post Complaint About Ukraine's Attacks On Russia Interrupting His Sleep

Did U.S. President Donald Trump complain on social media that Ukraine's attacks on Russia interfere with his sleep? No, that's not true: A search across his account on Truth Social did not produce a match to the image a viral post purported to have …

Jun 3, 2025

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Inside Russia, calls for peace come with conditions — and Kremlin talking points

Following the second round of direct peace talks with Ukraine, the Russian side leaked its proposal on how to end its war — effectively a demand for Ukraine’s surrender.
Yet, if the intentions of the Kremlin are no secret — continue the war …

Jun 3, 2025

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Putin, Trump, Zelensky trilateral meeting 'unlikely' to happen soon, Kremlin says

A trilateral meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Russian President Vladimir Putin is unlikely to be organized in the near future, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on June 3, Russian-state …

Jun 3, 2025

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'Rare moment of honesty' — US Senator Graham says Medvedev's comments show Russia not 'interested in peace'

Russian ex-President Dmitry Medvedev’s statement that Russia seeks only a “swift victory” and the “complete destruction” of the Ukrainian government at the Istanbul peace talks is a “rare moment of honesty,” …

Jun 3, 2025

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Ukraine invited to NATO summit, Zelensky says

Ukraine has been invited to the upcoming NATO summit in The Hague between June 24 and 25, President Volodymyr Zelensky said during a June 2 online press conference attended by the Kyiv Independent.
“We were invited to the NATO summit. I think …

Jun 3, 2025

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US House Speaker Johnson backs Senate bill to toughen sanctions on Russia

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson voiced support on June 2 for a Senate-backed bill aimed at strengthening sanctions against Russia, the New York Post reported.
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators said in late May that they are ready to vote on a bill …

Jun 3, 2025

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Zelensky's chief of staff heads to US after Russia peace talks, source says

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Andriy Yermak, head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office, is traveling to the U.S., a source close to the Presidential Office told the Kyiv Independent on June 3.
The visit follows …

Jun 3, 2025

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Zelensky says he's ready to meet with Putin, Trump in Turkey

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on June 2 that Turkey plans to facilitate a meeting between the leaders of Russia and Ukraine in either Ankara or Istanbul. Speaking to reporters on the same day, President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed …

Jun 2, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine, Russia agree on new prisoner swap, return of fallen soldiers

Key developments on June 2:
Ukraine, Russia conclude talks in Istanbul, a 1,200-for-1,200 prisoner exchange is in the works, Zelensky says
5 Ukrainian regions, ban on NATO, limits on Kyiv’s army — Russian media publishes Moscow’s official …

Jun 2, 2025

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'Idiots' — Zelensky slams Russia’s proposal for brief truce to retrieve fallen soldiers' bodies

President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized Russia’s proposal for a 2–3-day local ceasefire to retrieve the bodies of the fallen soldiers, he said on June 2 during an online press conference attended by the Kyiv Independent.
Russia proposed a …

Jun 2, 2025

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Nawrocki, Poland's new president, and what his narrow victory could mean for Polish-Ukrainian relations

In a closely contested presidential runoff, conservative historian Karol Nawrocki has been declared the winner of Poland’s 2025 presidential election, securing 50.89% of the vote against liberal Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski’s 49.11%.
The …

Jun 2, 2025

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Fact Check: President Trump Did NOT Say Ukraine Must Compensate Russia For Aircraft Destroyed In June 1, 2025, Drone Attacks

Did President Trump say that Ukraine must compensate Russia for the aircraft it destroyed in a June 1, 2025, drone attack on Russian air bases? No, that's not true: There is no record of President Trump posting these words on his social media …

Jun 2, 2025

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Russia proposes 2-3-day ceasefire in some areas of front to retrieve bodies of the fallen, Medinsky says

Russia has proposed Ukraine a temporary ceasefire for two or three days in certain areas of the front line to collect the bodies of the fallen soldiers, Vladimir Medinsky, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aide and head of the country’s …

Jun 2, 2025

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Ukraine ready to make concessions on sanctions against Russia amid ongoing peace talks, demands ceasefire first

Some of the sanctions against Russia could be lifted following a potential full ceasefire, according to Ukraine’s official proposal, seen by the Kyiv Independent on June 2.
Yet, the condition proposed by Ukraine is that sanctions are …

Jun 2, 2025

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Russian central bank head under pressure to slash key interest rate, Bloomberg reports

Elvira Nabiullina, the governor of the Russian central bank, is facing government pressure to reduce the high key interest rate imposed amid skyrocketing wartime inflation, Bloomberg reported on June 2, citing undisclosed sources.
The reason is the …

Jun 2, 2025

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Trump reportedly wasn't informed in advance about Ukraine's drone strike on Russian bombers

U.S. President Donald Trump was not informed in advance about Ukraine’s mass drone attack that allegedly hit 41 Russian aircraft across four air bases, CBS News and Axios reported on June 1, citing their undisclosed sources.
The Security Service …

Jun 2, 2025

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Zelensky urges Trump to enforce tougher sanctions if peace talks with Russia stall

President Volodymyr Zelensky on June 2 called on U.S. President Donald Trump to deliver a “strong new package” of sanctions against Russia if ongoing peace talks in Istanbul fail to bring results.
Speaking at a joint summit of the …

Jun 2, 2025

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Russia recruiting Ukrainians for illegal activities in Europe, Ukrainian intel warns

Russian intelligence services are actively attempting to recruit Ukrainian nationals for illegal operations across the European Union, Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) said on June 2.
In a statement, the agency warned that …

Jun 2, 2025

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Ukrainian delegates arrive in Istanbul for next round of peace talks with Russia

Ukrainian delegation arrived in Istanbul for peace talks with Russia, which are scheduled for the afternoon of June 2, Ukrinform reported, citing Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi.
The negotiations follow the first round of Istanbul talks, …

Jun 2, 2025

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Russia attacks Kharkiv with ballistic missiles, drones, injuring at least 6, including child

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Russia attacked the city of Kharkiv overnight with drones and ballistic missiles, injuring at least six people, including a child, local authorities reported in the early hours of …

Jun 2, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian drones strike over 40 Russian aircraft, damage 34% of strategic bombers

Key developments on May 31-June 1:
Ukrainian drone strikes hit more than 40 aircraft at key airfields, damage 34% of Russian strategic bombers
Russian soldiers surrender because ‘abuse in units is worse than captivity,’ Ukrainian military …

Jun 1, 2025

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Zelensky announces updated Ukrainian delegation list, ahead of planned peace talks with Russia in Istanbul

President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on June 1 an updated 14-member Ukrainian delegation for upcoming peace talks with Russia in Istanbul, expanding the original group of 12.
Defense Minister Rustem Umierov will again lead the delegation, which will …

Jun 1, 2025

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May 2025: Ukraine in photos

May was colder and gloomier than usual — both in weather and in mood. Grey skies and damp ground seemed to echo the uncertainty facing Ukraine as the war entered yet another month.
It began with a diplomatic reset following a tense exchange between …

Jun 1, 2025

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As Trump fails to sanction Moscow, few expect breakthrough during upcoming Russia-Ukraine talks

As Ukraine and Russia prepare for peace talks scheduled for June 2 in Istanbul, few observers expect a breakthrough.
While the U.S. and Ukraine have pushed for an unconditional ceasefire, the Kremlin has rejected it.
Instead, Moscow has regularly …

Jun 1, 2025

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Pompeo urges Trump not to legitimize Russia’s land grabs in Ukraine

Former U.S. State Secretary Mike Pompeo warned against recognizing Russia’s sovereignty over Crimea and other Ukrainian territories seized by force, calling it “a mistake of epic proportions” during remarks at the Black Sea Security Forum …

May 31, 2025

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European leaders shift focus to defending Ukraine without US support, the Telegraph reports

European officials drafting proposals for a Ukraine peacekeeping force acknowledged that Europe must “get real” about the possibility of U.S. President Donald Trump abandoning support for Kyiv, the Telegraph reported on May 31 citing …

May 31, 2025

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Russia: Ukraine faces potential loss of key cities including Odessa

Andrey Kartapolov, head of the Defense Committee in Russia's State Duma, said Kyiv risks losing Odessa and several other major cities.

"Every day that passes without a diplomatic resolution to this conflict worsens conditions for Ukraine... They …

May 31, 2025

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As 50,000 Russian troops amass, Ukraine's Sumy Oblast braces for potential large-scale offensive

Reports of an imminent Russian summer offensive and troop build ups on Ukraine’s border are raising alarms in Sumy Oblast and fears that a large-scale assault could be on the horizon.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on May 22 said he had …

May 31, 2025

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NATO officials reject Russian demand to halt expansion, media reports

NATO is not holding any active discussions on Russia’s demand that the alliance halt its eastward expansion, Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty wrote, citing several undisclosed NATO officials and diplomats.
Speaking on condition of anonymity, …

May 31, 2025

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General Staff: Russia has lost 987,330 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost around 987,330 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on May 31.
The number includes 1,250 casualties Russian forces suffered just …

May 31, 2025

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Trump 'surprised, disappointed' at Russian attacks on Ukraine amid peace talks

U.S. President Donald Trump said on May 30 that he was “very surprised” at Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities amid ongoing peace negotiations with Kyiv.
“I was very surprised at at rockets being shot into cities like Kyiv during a …

May 30, 2025

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Easing fears of US pullback, Trump to appoint next chief of NATO's European command, Reuters reports

U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to appoint the next Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), reaffirming a key American role in NATO’s military structure, Reuters reported on May 30, citing unnamed officials.
The decision marks a …

May 30, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine attacks elite Russian unit base nearly 7,000km away in Vladivostok, source claims

Key developments on May 28:
Ukraine attacks elite Russian unit base nearly 7,000km away in Vladivostok, source claims
Ukraine ready for 2nd round of Istanbul talks but seeks Russian draft memo in advance, Yermak says
Senate to ‘start moving’ …

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Senate to 'start moving' Russia sanctions bill next week, Graham says

The U.S. Senate is expected to “start moving” next week on a bill introducing sweeping new sanctions against Russia, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said at a press briefing in Kyiv on May 30 attended by The Kyiv Independent.
The …

May 30, 2025

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Ukraine watches closely as Poland faces polarizing presidential run-off

Poland’s presidential race has never seen a first-round winner with so many reasons to worry, the far right so emboldened, and Ukraine so central to the campaign.
The June 1 run-off between Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski of the ruling Civic Platform …

May 30, 2025

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Putin in favor of meeting Zelensky, Trump if progress is made in peace talks, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin is “fundamentally in favor” of meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on May 30, according to Russian state news …

May 30, 2025

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Russia ‘testing’ Europe’s capacity to help Ukraine by intensifying air attacks

As Russia ramps up its missile and drone strikes countrywide, all eyes are on Europe’s capacity to continue supporting Ukraine, with the future of U.S. military aid growing ever more uncertain.
Ukraine should have enough air defense missiles despite …

May 30, 2025

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Ukraine ready for 2nd round of Istanbul talks but seeks Russian draft memo in advance, Yermak says

Ukraine is ready to attend the second round of peace talks with the Russian delegation in Istanbul on June 2, but seeks to receive a draft of Russia’s proposed ceasefire memorandum before the meeting, said Presidential Office Chief of Staff Andriy …

May 30, 2025

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NATO expansion 'fair' concern for Putin, Kellogg says

NATO’s eastward expansion is a “fair” concern for Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. President Donald Trump’s Special Envoy Keith Kellogg said in an interview with ABC News on May 29.
As one of the conditions for ending the …

May 30, 2025

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Officials from US, UK, France, Germany to attend Ukraine-Russia peace talks, Kellogg says

Security advisors from the U.S., U.K., France, and Germany will attend planned peace talks between Ukraine and Russia on June 2, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, said in an interview with ABC News on May …

May 30, 2025

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Trump hopes next Russia-Ukraine talks will 'move ball forward,' White House says as Moscow further delays peace memo

U.S. President Donald Trump hopes that the forthcoming peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia will “move the ball forward” on his efforts to broker a peace deal, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on May 29.
Moscow …

May 29, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Russia reports 2nd consecutive day of Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow

Russia reports 2nd consecutive day of Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow, building damaged on the outskirts
Rubio, Lavrov discuss next round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul
'No one has seen it yet' — Zelensky slams Russia for stalling on …

May 29, 2025

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'No one has seen it yet' — Zelensky slams Russia for stalling on ceasefire memorandum ahead of Istanbul talks

Editor’s note: The story was updated to include a statement from Russia’s Foreign Ministry.

President Volodymyr Zelensky on May 29 accused Russia of stalling the peace process by failing to deliver a promised negotiations memorandum, …

May 29, 2025

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Putin is a Killer! Trump Threatens Russia After Strikes on Ukraine

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Russia's budget deficit triples amid sanctions and low oil prices, Ukrainian official says

Russia has tripled its projected budget deficit for 2025 amid a sharp drop in oil revenues, driven by Western sanctions and plunging crude prices, President Volodymyr Zelensky’s commissioner for sanctions policy, Vladyslav Vlasiuk, said on May …

May 29, 2025

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Europe's 'Trump shock' is opportunity to forge 'new West,' Timothy Garton Ash says

A so-called “Trump shock” has plunged Europe into its deepest crisis since 1945, but also presents an opportunity for the continent to forge a “new West,” British historian and commentator Timothy Garton Ash has said in an …

May 29, 2025

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Opinion: God save Kharkiv from armchair experts in the West

Brian Dooley is a Senior Advisor at Washington-based NGO Human Rights First and Honorary Professor of Practice at Queen’s University, Belfast. He specializes in working with human rights activists in war and other conflict zones and is a regular …

May 29, 2025

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NATO reportedly wants 40,000 more German troops for defense against Russia

NATO wants Germany to contribute seven more brigades, or roughly 40,000 troops, to boost collective defense against Russia, Bloomberg and Reuters reported on May 28, citing their sources.
The news comes amid mounting tensions between the alliance and …

May 29, 2025

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Russia amassed enough troops to attack Ukraine's Sumy Oblast, Border Guard warns

Russia has concentrated a sufficient amount of forces in Kursk Oblast to potentially launch an attack on Ukraine’s Sumy Oblast, State Border Guard Service spokesperson Andrii Demchenko said on May 29.
The statement comes amid warnings of a new …

May 29, 2025

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Rubio, Lavrov discuss next round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov presented to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Moscow’s “specific proposals” for the next round of peace talks with Ukraine, Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced on May 29.
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May 29, 2025

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Durov announces Telegram's partnership with Musk's xAI, who says no deal signed yet

Telegram and Elon Musk’s xAI will enter a one-year partnership, integrating the Grok chatbot into the messaging app, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov announced on May 28.
Musk, the world’s richest man who also owns Tesla and SpaceX, commented that …

May 29, 2025

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US court blocks most of Trump's tariffs, rules he exceeded authority

A U.S. federal court overturned on May 28 President Donald Trump’s tariffs on dozens of countries, including those affecting trade with Ukraine, according to the U.S. Court of International Trade’s ruling.
Trump announced a new sweeping …

May 29, 2025

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Elon Musk announces exit from US government role

Elon Musk announced on May 29 that his time as a special government employee in the Trump administration is coming to an end, thanking U.S. President Donald Trump for the “opportunity to reduce wasteful spending."
The billionaire, who …

May 29, 2025

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Remaining Voice of America employees expected to receive termination notice this week, Politico reports

Approximately 800 remaining full-time Voice of America (VOA) employees are expected to receive a notice of termination this week amid the Trump administration’s funding cuts, Politico reported on May 28, citing four VOA employees.
On March 15, …

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Trump holds off on sanctions to push Ukraine-Russia peace efforts

U.S. President Donald Trump said on May 28 that he has not yet imposed new sanctions on Russia because he believes a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine may be within reach.
“If I think I’m close to getting a deal, I don’t want to …

May 28, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Moscow proposes next round of Russia-Ukraine talks on June 2 in Istanbul

Moscow proposes next round of Russia-Ukraine talks on June 2 in Istanbul
Ukrainian drones hit Russian cruise missile factory, SBU source says, in one of largest reported strikes of full-scale war
11 more Ukrainian Children rescued from Russian-occupied …

May 28, 2025

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'We'll know in two weeks' if Putin serious about ending war, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump said on May 28 the U.S. would soon know whether Russian President Vladimir Putin is serious about ending the war in Ukraine, warning that if Moscow is stalling, Washington would “respond a little bit …

May 28, 2025

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TRUMP pressures PUTIN: sanctions, international reversal and drone strikes on Russia

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Realization in the West: Trump criticizes Putin and Europe ramps up military aid | EXPLAINER

May 28, 2025

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Zelensky confirms his participation in G7 summit in June

President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed on May 27 that he will attend the Group of Seven (G7) summit scheduled to take place in Canada in June, Suspilne reported.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney invited Zelensky in March to attend the summit, …

May 28, 2025

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Russia to 'strongly' feel Western sanctions impact by mid-2026, Zelensky says

Western sanctions will significantly affect the Russian economy in the early summer of 2026, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 27 during a press briefing, Suspilne reported.
Ukraine’s partners have imposed heavy sanctions on Russia since …

May 28, 2025

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Putin-Zelensky meeting possible after 'specific agreements,' Russia says

A meeting between Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin is “fundamentally possible,” but must be based upon “specific agreements” between the two sides, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry …

May 28, 2025

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Ban on NATO's eastward expansion, easing sanctions — Reuters lists Putin's Ukraine peace demands

Russian President Vladimir Putin demands a written pledge by NATO not to accept more Eastern European members and the lifting of several sanctions as conditions for ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, Reuters reported on May 28, citing three …

May 28, 2025

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US won't support Russia's demand for Ukraine's withdrawal from 4 regions, Zelensky says

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 27 that he does not believe the U.S. would support a full Ukrainian withdrawal from four of its partially occupied regions, a demand repeatedly raised by Russia, Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported. …

May 28, 2025

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Zelensky ready for three-way meeting with Trump, Putin

Editor’s note: This story is being updated.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 27 that he is ready for a three-way meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Suspilne reported.
“We are ready to …

May 28, 2025

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Kellogg criticizes Medvedev's 'reckless' threats, demands Russian peace memorandum

U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg on May 27 criticized former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev for comments that alluded to the threat of World War III, calling them “reckless” and “unfitting of a world power." …

May 28, 2025

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Russia should think less about Trump's statements, more about stopping war, State Department says

U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce advised Russia to focus less on President Donald Trump’s social media posts and more on ending its war against Ukraine.
“If the Russians cared about the nature of how [peace efforts are] proceeding, …

May 28, 2025

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Ukrainian drones shot down over Moscow, mayor claims

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Russian air defense shot down dozens of Ukrainian drones headed toward Moscow overnight on May 28, according to Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin.
Writing on Telegram at 12:29 a.m. local …

May 28, 2025

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Ukraine to ramp up arms production for symmetrical response to Russia, Zelensky says

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 27 that Ukraine is fully mobilizing its domestic industrial base to scale up production of drones, missiles, and other weapons systems, as the country braces for continued large-scale Russian attacks.
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Trump’s patience wears thin as Russia delays Ukraine peace memo, CNN reports

U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing new sanctions on Russia after a deadly weekend of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, as Moscow delays delivering a promised peace proposal.
During a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on …

May 28, 2025

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As peace efforts falter, Russia eyes major summer push in Donetsk Oblast

Ukrainian military officials and defense analysts warn that Russia is preparing for a major offensive in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk Oblast this summer, aiming to seize the territory it has failed to fully control since 2022.
Some analysts …

May 27, 2025

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Bracing for more Russian attacks, an anxious Ukraine waits for Trump to do… something

After an unprecedented three-day wave of Russian aerial attacks in Ukraine over the weekend, the world is once again looking to U.S. President Donald Trump to take his first steps toward forcing Moscow to end its violence.
From May 24 to 26, Russian …

May 27, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Trump admits to protecting Russia from 'really bad things'

Key developments on May 27:
Trump admits to protecting Russia from ‘really bad things’ during Ukraine peace talks
Russia builds power lines to connect occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant to its grid, NYT reports
US blocks G7 push to tighten …

May 27, 2025

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Trump PRESSURES Putin! Russia suffers from sanctions and Ukrainian drones

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Trump admits to protecting Russia from 'really bad things'

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on May 27 that Russia would already be facing serious consequences if not for his actions, following one of the most intense Russian aerial assaults on Ukraine.
“What Vladimir Putin doesn’t realize is …

May 27, 2025

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As Russia's war shows no sign of slowing, Trump mulls more sanctions. But do they work?

U.S. President Donald Trump may follow the EU after all and impose more sanctions on Russia, already the world’s most sanctioned country, days after saying he wouldn’t.

Ukraine’s allies have imposed sanctions on Russia, as well as thousands of …

May 27, 2025

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'Istanbul is very good' — Lavrov backs Turkey again for next round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on May 27 that Moscow would welcome a second round of peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, he said during a joint press conference with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.
“If you ask me, I would …

May 27, 2025

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Why Trump needs to follow through and trigger the 'downfall of Russia'

After Russia unleashed an unprecedented third consecutive night of mass missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian cities, U.S. President Donald Trump said his Russian counterpart had gone “absolutely crazy” and could be triggering “the …

May 27, 2025

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US blocks G7 push to tighten Russian oil price cap, Financial Times reports

The United States opposed a joint G7 effort to lower the $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil exports during last week’s meeting of finance ministers, the Financial Times reported on May 27, citing three unnamed officials familiar with the …

May 27, 2025

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Russia changes drone tactics to bypass Ukraine's air defense, Air Force says

The Russian military has modified its tactics for launching attack drones against Ukraine in order to bypass air defenses, Ukraine’s Air Force spokesperson Yurii Ihnat said in an interview with RBC Ukraine published on May 27.
Russia has been …

May 27, 2025

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Turkey's FM reportedly to visit Kyiv after discussing Ukraine peace efforts with Putin

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is expected to visit Ukraine later this week after his two-day trip to Moscow, Reuters reported on May 27, citing a Turkish Foreign Ministry source.
Fidan, whose country hosted the first direct peace talks between …

May 27, 2025

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US, EU no longer coordinating enforcement of Russia sanctions, media reports

The U.S.-EU negotiations on coordinating the enforcement of sanctions against Russia have failed, making a future united strategy against Moscow uncertain, the newspaper Suddeutsche Zeitung (SZ) reported on May 27, citing an internal document from …

May 27, 2025

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Trump considers imposing sanctions on Russia in coming days, WSJ reports

U.S. President Trump is considering imposing sanctions on Russia this week as it continues to wage its war against Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on May 26.
The sanctions would reportedly be imposed to push Russia to the negotiating …

May 27, 2025

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Brussels to formally approve $170 billion EU defense plan amid Russia's war against Ukraine

The EU is set to formally approve a 150 billion euro ($170 billion) defense loan instrument on May 27 amid Russia’s war against Ukraine, Radio Liberty reported earlier the same day.
The final agreement states “the threats posed by Russia …

May 27, 2025

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Kremlin blames Trump's Putin comments on 'emotional overload'

U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments criticizing Russian President Vladimir Putin are the result of “emotional overload,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on May 26.
The previous day, Trump wrote on social media that …

May 27, 2025

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Germany may send Ukraine older PAC-2 missiles for Patriot air defenses, WP reports

Germany is planning to send Ukraine older PAC-2 Patriot missiles to replenish its dwindling stockpiles of air defense ammunition, the Washington Post (WP) reported on May 26, citing a European diplomat.
The U.S.-made Patriot air defense system is …

May 26, 2025

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Putin is KILLING a lot of people! TRUMP's reaction to massive shelling of Ukraine #shorts

May 26, 2025

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Intelligence shows Russia planning new offensive operations in Ukraine, Zelensky says

Russia is “preparing new offensive operations” in its full-scale war against Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 26, following an intelligence briefing.
Kyiv has previously warned about the threat of a new major Russian …

May 26, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: West no longer imposing range restrictions on arms for Ukraine, Germany's Merz says

Key developments on May 26:
West no longer imposing range restrictions on arms for Ukraine, Germany’s Merz says
Russia launches record 355 drones at Ukraine; 6 killed, 24 injured over past 24 hours
Russian drone production site, chemical plant …

May 26, 2025

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Why did Russia invade Ukraine? Moscow’s claims of ‘root causes,’ unpacked

As Russia continues to bombard cities and towns across Ukraine, Russian officials have hardened their position against a ceasefire, continuing to repeat the obscure demand that the war’s “root causes” be addressed before agreeing to any …

May 26, 2025

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Putin's negotiator Dmitriev pushing for release of $280 billion in frozen Russian assets, Ukrainian intel chief says

The head of Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, Kirill Dmitriev, is spearheading efforts to secure the release of some $280 billion in frozen Russian assets, Ukrainian Foreign Intelligence Service (SZRU) Chief Oleh Ivashchenko told Ukrinform in an …

May 26, 2025

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Russia launches largest drone and missile attack on Ukraine

Russian forces, now in their fourth year of waging full-scale war against Ukraine, launched a new mass attack with drones and missiles against Ukraine. On the night of Monday, May 26, air raid alarms sounded across Ukraine. Ukrainian Air Force …

May 26, 2025

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Trump 'realizes' Putin lied about peace, massive Russian assault proves it, Macron says

U.S. President Donald Trump has come to understand that Russian President Vladimir Putin misled him about being ready for peace with Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron said on May 26, according to the French TV channel BFM.
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May 26, 2025

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West imposing no range restrictions on arms for Ukraine, Germany's Merz says

Western partners are not imposing any range restrictions on weapons delivered to Ukraine for use against Russian military targets, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on May 26.
“There are no longer any restrictions on the range of weapons …

May 26, 2025

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Secret note reveals Russia using Telegram bots to control drones attacking Ukraine, Economist reports

Russia appears to be newly using Telegram messaging app bots to control its attack drones, ensuring real-time flight data and footage feed for human operators, the Economist reported on May 25, citing Ukrainian engineers.
The new control algorithm was …

May 26, 2025

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Netherlands backs Zelensky's presence at upcoming NATO summit

Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said on May 25 he wants President Volodymyr Zelensky to attend the NATO summit in The Hague next month, Dutch daily NRC reported.
Italy’s ANSA news agency reported earlier this month that the United States …

May 26, 2025

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'Russia is not winning this war,' EU defense commissioner says

Russia is not winning the war in Ukraine, European Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius said in an interview with LRT broadcaster published on May 26, stressing Europe must stop relying on the United States to ensure that remains the case.
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May 26, 2025

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Russia can attack Europe 2-4 years after war's end, faster with lifted sanctions, Ukrainian intel chief warns

Russia will be able to restore its combat capabilities and launch an aggression against Europe between two and four years after hostilities in Ukraine end, Ukrainian foreign intelligence (SZRU) chief Oleh Ivashchenko said in an interview with …

May 26, 2025

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Russian strikes kill 6, injure 24 across Ukraine in 3rd consecutive day of mass attacks

Russia launched its third large-scale aerial and drone assault against Ukraine in three nights, killing at least six people and injuring 24 across multiple oblasts over the past 24 hours, regional authorities reported on May 26.
In Kharkiv Oblast, two …

May 26, 2025

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Russian drone production site, chemical plant targeted in alleged Ukrainian drone strike

Russian air defenses opened fire against drones near the Yelabuga drone production site in Russia’s Tatarstan Republic, while other drones attacked a chemical plant in Ivanovo Oblast, independent news channel Astra reported on May 26.
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'I don't know what the hell happened to Putin,' says Trump as Russia unleashes 3rd consecutive attack on Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump voiced strong disapproval of Russia’s weekend bombardment of Ukraine, telling reporters that he’s “not happy with Putin.”
“He’s killing a lot of people,” Trump said to reporters at an airport …

May 26, 2025

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'Putin is not interested in peace' — German FM calls for additional sanctions following large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called for additional EU sanctions against Russia on May 25 following Russia’s large-scale overnight attack on Ukraine that killed 12 and injured 79.
"(Russian President Vladimir) Putin is not …

May 25, 2025

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'Ceasefire now' — Trump's Ukraine envoy reacts to Russia's large-scale attack on Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg became the first U.S. official to react to Russia’s overnight large-scale attack on Ukraine on May 25, calling for the end to hostilities.
“The indiscriminate …

May 25, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine concludes 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner swap with Russia; Russian missile, drone attack kills 12, injures over 60

Key developments on May 24-25:
Ukraine brings home 303 POWs in final phase of biggest prisoner swap with Russia
Russian missile, drone attack kills 12, injures over 60
US silence ‘encourages Putin’, Zelensky says after massive Russian attack …

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Russia advancing and ex-official assassination | Ukraine This Week

In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, the Kyiv Independent’s Anna Belokur shares key takeaways from Monday’s phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, as well as Wednesday’s assassination of a …

May 25, 2025

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Russia losing battlefield edge in war against Ukraine, WP reports

Russia’s military advantage against Ukraine is declining, the Washington Post (WP) reported on May 24, citing U.S., European, and Ukrainian officials and military experts.
While Russia’s military difficulties could be an opportunity for …

May 25, 2025

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US rolls back Assad-era sanctions on Syria

The United States granted immediate sanctions relief to Syria after President Donald Trump called for a complete end to sanctions on the country.
The sanctions relief was announced by the U.S. Treasury Department and State Department on May 23. …

May 24, 2025

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Kyiv: Ukraine seeks expanded peace talks with Russia

Ukraine is gearing up for a potential meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, said Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha.

Sybiha stated that Kyiv is considering an expanded format for talks, …

May 24, 2025

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Russia pushes forward in Donetsk Oblast, threatening Ukrainian pocket around Toretsk

Russian troops have upped the intensity of their Donetsk Oblast offensive in recent weeks, increasingly pressuring a relatively large Ukrainian pocket between some of the last cities in the region.
An unsettling situation for Ukrainian troops is now …

May 24, 2025

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EU mulls cutting over 20 Russian banks from SWIFT, banning Nord Stream in new sanctions, Bloomberg reports

The European Union is weighing a proposal to disconnect more than 20 Russian banks from SWIFT, the global financial messaging network, as part of its upcoming 18th sanctions package against Moscow, Bloomberg reported on May 24, citing undisclosed …

May 24, 2025

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Russia’s top exporters slash rail shipments amid economic slowdown, Reuters reports

Major Russian exporters are cutting back shipments of metals and oil products by rail, signaling weakening demand and a slowdown in the country’s war-driven economy.
A document seen by Reuters reveals that firms such as Rusal and Gazpromneft intend …

May 24, 2025

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Exclusive! Kurt Volker on Trump's vision for ending the war #shorts

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Ukraine would like Trump to attend potential Zelensky-Putin meeting, Sybiha says

Ukraine would like U.S. President Donald Trump to be present at a potential meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukrinform reported on May 23, citing Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.
"(W)e are also …

May 23, 2025

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Chaos to coordination: the evolution of POW swaps in the Russia-Ukraine war

The nature, size, and political significance of prisoner exchanges between Ukraine and Russia have evolved significantly over the three and a half years of the full-scale war, accelerating sharply in recent weeks.
While ceasefire and peace …

May 23, 2025

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Finland ‘closely monitoring’ borders amid reports of Russian military preparations

Finland is “closely monitoring and assessing Russia’s activities and intentions” near the Finnish border, the country’s Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen told AFP on May 22.
The comments come after reports that Finland expects a …

May 23, 2025

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Ukraine denies Trump's claim that POW swap with Russia 'completed'

An exchange of prisoners of war (POWs) between Ukraine and Russia taking place on May 23 is still ongoing, a source familiar with the exchange told the Kyiv Independent, after U.S. President Donald Trump said the swap had been “completed." …

May 23, 2025

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Russia shuts down Moscow airports amid Ukrainian drone strikes

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Russian authorities have been forced to shut down airports in Moscow amid a barrage of Ukrainian drone strikes overnight, Russian officials and state media reported on May 23. …

May 23, 2025

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Editorial: Russia just said it doesn’t want peace. This is what you need to do

Russia is now saying the quiet part out loud. It has no intention of stopping the war in Ukraine.
We in Ukraine knew this all along, of course, but to sate the demands of international diplomacy, Moscow and Washington have engaged in a now more than …

May 22, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Mass Ukrainian drone strike targets Moscow, Russia claims, multiple airports closed

Mass Ukrainian drone strike targets Moscow, Russia claims, multiple airports closed
9 Ukrainian children rescued from Russian-occupied territories, President's Office says
Trump tells European leaders Putin doesn’t want peace because he believes …

May 22, 2025

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Kyiv proposes EU partners help directly fund Ukrainian military under new model

Ukraine is requesting the EU begin financially supporting its armed forces starting in 2026, pitching the idea as a practical way to strengthen Europe’s collective defense and share the cost of containing Russian aggression, Ukrainian Finance …

May 22, 2025

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The Ukrainian roots of Mixed Martial Arts’ most feared Russian fighters

Editor’s note: May has been a tough month for us, from the death of our mine safety instructor to the frantic pace of news.
The question to ask is: if we weren’t able to exist anymore, what would you be missing? And is that worth the price of a …

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Why Washington failed to end the Russo-Ukrainian War

In the early 19th century, one of the founding fathers of modern war studies, the Prussian general and military historian Carl von Clausewitz, commented on the Napoleonic Wars: “The conqueror is always peace-loving; he would much prefer to …

May 22, 2025

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Trump tells European leaders Putin doesn’t want peace because he believes Russia winning war in Ukraine, WSJ reports

U.S. President Donald Trump told European leaders this week that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not ready for peace in Ukraine because he believes he is winning the war, the Wall Street Journal reported on May 22, citing three undisclosed …

May 22, 2025

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Finland expecting further Russian military build-up at border after Ukraine war ends

Finland expects a Russian military build up on its borders after the war in Ukraine ends, the Guardian reported on May 21.
Maj Gen Sami Nurmi, the head of strategy of the Finnish defence forces said in an interview that the Russian military has begun …

May 22, 2025

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Ukraine to pitch harsher Russian sanctions to EU next week as US sanctions fall through, Reuters reports

Ukraine is set to pitch a larger number of recommendations to the European Union next week as to how the bloc can continue to ramp up economic pressure on Moscow through sanctions, Reuters reported on May 21.
The additional recommendation penned in …

May 22, 2025

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'We don't want this anymore' — Russia rejects a ceasefire in Ukraine, Lavrov says

Russia rejects a ceasefire in Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on May 21.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call on May 19 as Ukraine and its allies intensify efforts to end …

May 22, 2025

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'War crimes have been committed' — Rubio admits Russia is an aggressor, declines to label Putin as a war criminal

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on May 21 agreed that Russia is an aggressor toward Ukraine, but declined to label Russian President Vladimir Putin as a war criminal.
U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone call with Putin on May 19. …

May 21, 2025

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Ukraine working on 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange with Russia, Zelensky says

Ukraine is working on a previously agreed-upon 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 21.
“We have to release all our people, unconditionally. We are trying to do the maximum we can. We are trying …

May 21, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Russian semiconductor plant making missile, jet parts hit in Ukrainian attack, military says

Russian semiconductor plant making missile, jet parts hit in Ukrainian attack, military says
Putin visits Kursk Oblast for first time since Moscow claimed its recapture
Ukraine dismisses Russian claims of full control over Kursk Oblast, says fighting …

May 21, 2025

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Iran's parliament ratifies 20-year strategic agreement with Russia

Iran’s parliament has ratified a 20-year strategic partnership agreement with Russia, deepening ties between the two countries, Reuters reported on May 21.
The agreement, initially signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President …

May 21, 2025

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Trump claims 'progress' on ending Russia-Ukraine war

The U.S. has achieved “a lot of progress” toward ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump said during a press briefing at the White House on May 21.
On May 19, Trump held a phone call with Russian President …

May 21, 2025

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NATO summit in The Hague to focus on long-term support, lasting peace for Ukraine, Rutte says

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on May 21 that the upcoming NATO summit in The Hague will focus on the military support for Ukraine to ensure it is in the strongest position possible both during its ongoing defense and in the eventual pursuit …

May 21, 2025

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Historian Timothy Ash on the 'new West' after 'Trump shock'

With the fading U.S. global leadership under Donald Trump, Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine, and growing populism at home, Europe faces a stark choice: step up or fall into irrelevance. Speaking with the Kyiv Independent on May 16, British …

May 21, 2025

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Almost 50,000 draft-age men detained trying to illegally cross border since 2022, Border Guard says

Around 49,000 draft-age men have been detained at border areas and checkpoints while trying to illegally cross Ukraine’s border since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Andrii Demchenko, spokesperson for Ukraine’s State Border …

May 21, 2025

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EU officially agrees on 150-billion-euro defense fund

The EU has reached an agreement to launch a common defense fund of 150 billion euros ($170 billion) called SAFE, the Council of the EU announced on May 21.
“The more we invest in equipping our armies, the better we will deter those who wish us …

May 21, 2025

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US opposes joint G7 statement on further support for Ukraine, Politico reports

The U.S. objected to the inclusion of clauses on “further support” for Ukraine in a joint statement during the meeting of the Group of Seven (G7) finance ministers in Canada, Politico reported on May 21, citing two undisclosed officials. …

May 21, 2025

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US Senate to vote on new Russia sanctions unless peace efforts progress soon, Senator Graham says

The U.S. Senate is ready to vote on a bill on sanctions against Russia if peace talks over the war in Ukraine do not progress soon, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham said on May 20, as Voice of America journalist Tetiana Vorozhko reported.
The U.S.-mediated …

May 21, 2025

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Putin visits Kursk Oblast for first time since Moscow claimed its recapture

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Kursk Oblast, the Kremlin said on May 21, marking his first known visit since Moscow declared it had retaken the Russian border region from Ukrainian forces.
Russia claimed on April 26 that it had completed its …

May 21, 2025

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Pope Leo willing to host Ukraine peace talks in Vatican, Italy's Meloni says

Pope Leo XIV expressed his willingness to host the next round of talks in the Vatican to bring the end of Russia’s war in Ukraine closer, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on May 20, according to the Italian government’s website. …

May 21, 2025

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General Staff: Russia has lost 976,780 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 976,780 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on May 21.
The number includes 980 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the …

May 21, 2025

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'It is already being prepared' — Ukraine, Lithuania call for harsher sanctions against Russia in 18th package

Various European leaders are calling on the European Union to implement harsher sanctions against Russia in the upcoming 18th sanctions package.
Speaking to reporters in Brussels on May 20, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys said that harsher …

May 21, 2025

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Trump refusing to adopt sanctions against Russia as it would affect business opportunities with Moscow, NYT reports

U.S. President Donald Trump refuses to impose sanctions on Russia as it may hinder future business and trade opportunities with Moscow, the New York Times (NYT) reported on May 20, citing a White House official.
Following a two-hour phone call with …

May 21, 2025

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Radio Free Europe to receive $6.2 million in 'emergency funding' from EU amid Trump cuts

The European Union is preparing to provide Radio Free Europe with a contract valued at 5.5 million euros ($6.2 million) in “emergency funding” to support the ongoing work of the media organization amid the Trump administration’s …

May 21, 2025

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EU to lift economic sanctions on Syria

The European Union plans to lift economic sanctions on Syria, the EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas announced on May 20.
After a meeting with the EU’s Foreign Affairs Council, Kaja Kallas announced that the EU, with regard to Syria, …

May 21, 2025

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US senators introduce bipartisan resolution demanding return of abducted Ukrainian children

Washington, D.C. — In a rare display of bipartisan unity, a group of U.S. senators has introduced a resolution calling for the return of thousands of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia, urging that no peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine be …

May 20, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: 'Russia is trying to buy time to continue the war' — Zelensky says after Putin-Trump call

Key developments on May 20:
‘Russia is trying to buy time to continue the war’ — Zelensky says after Putin-Trump call
EU approves 17th package of Russia sanctions, targets shadow fleet
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‘There we go again’ — For war-weary Europe, Trump-Putin call yet another signal to ‘wake up’

After a two-hour call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russia reiterated its refusal for a full ceasefire in the war in Ukraine while the U.S. once again failed to respond with any significant pressure.
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May 20, 2025

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Russia's ambitious plan to capture four Ukrainian regions by year's end met with skepticism

Bloomberg reported that Russia aims to capture four Ukrainian regions by the end of the year. Speaking with the Ukrainian broadcaster Suspilne, Ukrainian Armed Forces reserve colonel and military expert Serhiy Hrabskiy expressed skepticism about …

May 20, 2025

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'Trump doesn't know how to deal with gangsters' — US lets Ukraine down, once again

In what is now a semi-regular occurrence, the workings of U.S.-led global diplomacy has cast a dark shadow over Ukraine.
U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on May 19 in the latest attempt to broker a …

May 20, 2025

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Rubio says US, NATO seek more Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine

The United States is working with NATO partners to locate additional Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on May 20 during Senate testimony on the State Department’s budget.
Ukraine has consistently …

May 20, 2025

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Zelensky accuses Putin of using talks as stalling tactic, calls for firm international pressure

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of using "negotiations" to bide time to prolong the war and occupation. Zelensky noted that leaders discussed yesterday's conversation between him and U.S. President Donald Trump.

He stressed the …

May 20, 2025

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Zelensky proposes free trade agreement to Trump, Kyiv says

President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed a free trade agreement between Ukraine and the U.S. to President Donald Trump, Deputy Economy Minister and Trade Representative Taras Kachka said on May 20.
According to Kachka, Zelensky offered an agreement …

May 20, 2025

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Trump administration considers deporting nearly 200,000 Ukrainians using foreign aid funds, WP reports

Washington plans to spend about $250 million of foreign aid funds to repatriate people from active conflict zones, including about 200,000 Ukrainians and 500,000 Haitians, the Washington Post reported on May 20, citing the draft internal documents …

May 20, 2025

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Ukraine is beating the enemy on all fronts! TRUMP's calls — new steps towards peace?

May 20, 2025

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Zelensky had to remind Trump peace talks already underway during call with EU leaders, Axios reports

President Volodymyr Zelensky had to remind U.S. President Donald Trump that negotiations with Russia are already underway after Trump announced to EU leaders the Kremlin’s readiness for talks, Axios reported on May 20, citing sources present at …

May 20, 2025

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Polish FM: Europe’s existential choice

POZNAN — For years, I have taken every opportunity to urge the European Union and its member states to invest more in defense.
When Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale invasion of Ukraine, I repeatedly asked (as a member of the …

May 20, 2025

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'Russia is trying to buy time to continue the war' — Zelensky says after Putin-Trump call

Russia is trying to buy time to continue the war in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 20, reacting to a recent call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Zelensky’s statement follows his call …

May 20, 2025

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UK unveils new Russia sanctions, accuses Moscow of delaying peace efforts

The British government announced 100 new sanctions against Russia on May 20, pledging to ramp up pressure as Moscow continues to reject a ceasefire in Ukraine.
The new measures, announced in coordination with the EU’s 17th sanctions package, …

May 20, 2025

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'Status quo hasn't changed' — Ukraine reacts to Putin-Trump call

The status quo in Russia-Ukraine peace efforts has not changed after a call between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian presidential advisor Mykhailo Podolyak said on May 20 on X.
Putin and Trump held a …

May 20, 2025

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EU approves 17th package of Russia sanctions, targets shadow fleet

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The EU has formally approved its 17th package of sanctions imposed on Russia over aggression in Ukraine, including measures against almost 200 shadow fleet vessels, top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas announced …

May 20, 2025

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EU to adopt 17th sanctions package against Russia on May 20; 18th package underway

The European Union will adopt the 17th package of sanctions against Russia on May 20, while the next package of restrictions is “already in motion,” Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said on May 19 on X.
EU ambassadors on May 14 …

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Russian attacks kill 1, injure 13 in Ukraine over past day

Russian attacks across Ukrainian regions killed at least one civilian and injured at least 13 over the past day, regional authorities reported on May 20.
Moscow’s forces launch air strikes, drone attacks, and artillery strikes against Ukrainian …

May 20, 2025

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General Staff: Russia has lost 975,800 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 975,800 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on May 20.
The number includes 1,030 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the …

May 20, 2025

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Nearly 56,000 residents evacuated from Sumy Oblast, additional efforts ongoing, governor says

Nearly 56,000 residents have been evacuated from Sumy Oblast as efforts are ongoing to relocate more residents under mandatory evacuation orders, Oleh Hryhorov, the governor of Sumy Oblast said on May 19.
Sumy Oblast, located on Ukraine’s …

May 20, 2025

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Majority of Americans believe Putin stalling peace talks, back sanctions if Russia refuses to negotiate, poll shows

Over 60% of Americans believe Russian President Vladimir Putin is “stalling” peace talks involving the United States, and back weaponry shipments to Ukraine and additional sanctions if Russia refuses to negotiate a peace deal, according …

May 20, 2025

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NEWSFLASH: Trump makes no headway in Ukraine war peace after call with Putin

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Trump threatens to 'back away' from Ukraine-Russia peace talks if progress is not made

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
U.S. President Donald Trump on May 19 reiterated he would abandon efforts to end Russia’s war against Ukraine if progress is not made.
“I tell you, big egos involved, but …

May 20, 2025

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Trump says he will not impose new sanctions on Russia

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U.S. President Donald Trump will not impose further sanctions against Russia “because there’s a chance” of progress towards a ceasefire, Trump told reporters in …

May 19, 2025

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Trump trusts Putin, believes he wants peace in Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on May 19 that he trusts Russian President Vladimir Putin, adding that he believes Putin wants peace in Ukraine.
Trump and Putin held a phone call earlier on May 19 as Ukraine and its allies intensify efforts …

May 19, 2025

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URGENT! Zelenskyy comments on talks with Trump and Putin #shorts

May 19, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Putin refuses ceasefire after Trump call; Zelensky rejects Russia's demand to withdraw troops from 4 regions

Key developments on May 19:
After call with Trump, Putin still refuses full ceasefire, again cites Russia’s ‘root causes’ of war in Ukraine
Zelensky dismisses Putin’s demand to withdraw troops from 4 Ukrainian regions
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EU to push G7 to lower Russian oil price cap, commissioner says

The European Union will propose this week that Group of Seven (G7) finance ministers reduce the current $60-per-barrel cap on Russian seaborne oil exports, European Economic Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said on May 19, according to Reuters. …

May 19, 2025

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Trump seeks direct peace talks between Ukraine, Russia, Zelensky says

U.S. President Donald Trump has been clear that he aims to see direct talks between Russia and Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 19 during a press briefing in Kyiv.
The Ukrainian and Russian delegations held direct talks for the first …

May 19, 2025

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'Strong EU sanctions' coming soon, US expected to sanction Russian banks, energy, Zelensky says

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
The EU is preparing an important sanctions package against Russia as Moscow continues to refuse a ceasefire, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a press conference on May 19.
There …

May 19, 2025

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Ukraine eyes peace talks with Russia, US, and EU in neutral venue, possibly Vatican, Zelensky says

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
President Volodymyr Zelensky on May 19 said that Kyiv is exploring the possibility of a meeting with delegations from Ukraine, Russia, the United States, and the EU in Turkey, the …

May 19, 2025

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Zelensky dismisses Putin's demand to withdraw troops from 4 Ukrainian regions

Ukraine will not withdraw troops from the territories it controls, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 19, rejecting Russian demands put forward by the country’s delegation in Istanbul.
“It’s our land, we won’t withdraw …

May 19, 2025

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'It's our land' — Zelensky responds to Putin's call with Trump, Russia's Ukraine ceasefire demands

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated with additional details.
President Volodymyr Zelensky on May 19 rejected Vladimir Putin’s demand to withdraw Ukrainian troops from four partially occupied regions, after the …

May 19, 2025

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Trump-Putin talk: why did Russia THREATEN to launch intercontinental ballistic missiles? #shorts

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After call with Trump, Putin still refuses full ceasefire, again cites Russia's 'root causes' of war in Ukraine

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Russia continues to refuse to agree to a full ceasefire in Ukraine, with President Vladimir Putin instead prepared to negotiate a “memorandum regarding a potential future …

May 19, 2025

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Trump calls Putin after Istanbul Ukraine peace talks, Russian media reports

U.S. President Donald Trump is holding a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, marking their first known conversation in two months, Russia’s state-owned publication Ria-Novosti reported on May 19.
The call comes days after largely …

May 19, 2025

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'Need to put pressure on Russia to end the war,' Zelensky says hours before Trump-Putin call

President Volodymyr Zelensky met with top officials on May 19 to evaluate the outcome of Ukraine-Russia negotiations held in Istanbul last week, the president announced on Telegram.
The Istanbul talks marked the first direct encounter between …

May 19, 2025

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EU coordinating next Russia sanctions with US, Germany says

The German government supports newly proposed European Union sanctions, which are being coordinated with the U.S. government, spokesperson Stefan Cornelius said on May 19, Tagesshau reported.
The proposed sanctions would involve measures targeting the …

May 19, 2025

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Ukraine 'not yet in worst-case scenario,' McCain Institute head says

In October of last year, just days before the U.S. presidential election, Head of the McCain Institute Evelyn Farkas told the Kyiv Independent that a Donald Trump victory would be the “worst-case scenario” for Ukraine.
In the months since, …

May 19, 2025

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Kremlin confirms Putin-Trump call on May 19 to discuss Istanbul peace talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on May 19, the Kremlin said, confirming the plan announced by Trump over the weekend.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the conversation between the two …

May 19, 2025

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France rejects Telegram CEO's accusations of Romanian election meddling

The French Foreign Ministry on May 18 refuted insinuations by Telegram CEO Pavel Durov that Paris sought to restrict “conservative voices” in Romania ahead of a key presidential vote.
Durov, the Russian-born founder of the Telegram …

May 19, 2025

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Russian attacks kill 2, injure 13 in Ukraine over past 24 hours

Russian forces launched attacks across Ukraine over the past 24 hours, killing at least two civilians and injuring at least 13 others in multiple regions, local officials said on May 19.
Ukrainian air defenses shot down 41 of the 112 Russian attack …

May 19, 2025

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US allows Australia to send Abrams tanks to Ukraine despite private objections, media reports

Australian authorities have begun loading the first of the 49 decommissioned Ukraine-bound Abrams tanks onto a cargo ship despite continued private objections from U.S. officials, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported on May 19. …

May 19, 2025

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Zelensky, Albanese meet in Rome, discuss pressure on Russia

President Volodymyr Zelensky and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met in Rome on May 18 to discuss defense support for Ukraine, cooperation within the Coalition of the Willing, and increased pressure on Russia.
The two leaders discussed …

May 19, 2025

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Starmer, Western leaders call for unconditional Ukraine ceasefire ahead of Trump-Putin talks

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a call on May 18 with the leaders of the U.S. France, Germany, and Italy to coordinate positions ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s upcoming conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Trump said …

May 19, 2025

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European leaders to speak with Trump before Putin call, Merz says

European leaders will call U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of his planned phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on May 18, according to Deutsche Welle (DW).
Trump announced that he plans to …

May 18, 2025

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Denmark announces nearly $600 million in military aid to Ukraine

Denmark has prepared its 26th military aid package for Ukraine, worth 4 billion Danish kroner (approximately $598 million), the Danish Defense Ministry announced on May 17.
The package includes additional artillery and shells via the Czech ammunition …

May 18, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Russia launches record 273-drone attack on Ukraine ahead of planned Trump-Putin call

Key developments on May 17-18:
Russia launches record 273-drone attack on Ukraine ahead of planned Trump-Putin call
Trump to talk to Putin on May 19 in push to end Ukraine war ‘bloodbath’
Russia plans ‘training’ launch of Yars …

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Trump growing impatient with Russia, Finnish president says

U.S. President Donald Trump is becoming more impatient with Russia as he attempts to negotiate a ceasefire in the war against Ukraine, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said at a press conference on May 18, according to the Finnish news outlet …

May 18, 2025

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Europe 'far from' discussing foreign troop deployment to Ukraine, Merz says

Europe is “far from” discussing foreign troop deployment to Ukraine, as efforts focus on securing an unconditional ceasefire, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on May 17, Reuters reported.
“There is no reason to talk about …

May 18, 2025

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Zelensky meets Vance for first time since Oval Office showdown, discuss Istanbul peace talks, sanctions on Russia

President Volodymyr Zelensky met with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on May 18, following the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV, where the leaders discussed sanctions on Russia and recent peace talks in Istanbul.
The …

May 18, 2025

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How Ukraine can move beyond its Soviet architectural legacy

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Russia launches record 273-drone attack on Ukraine ahead of planned Trump-Putin call

Russia carried out its largest single drone attack since the start of its full-scale invasion, launching 273 drones overnight on May 18, Ukraine’s Air Force reported.
The attack comes just two days after Ukraine and Russia held their first …

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Canadian PM Carney reaffirms support for Ukraine in first meeting with Zelensky

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney reaffirmed his country’s “steadfast and unwavering support” for Ukraine in a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky, which took place on May 17 in Rome.
This was the first meeting between …

May 18, 2025

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Battalion commander of the 47th brigade submits resignation report, slams military leadership over 'stupid tasks'

Oleksandr Shyrshyn, battalion commander of the 47 Separate Mechanized Brigade, has submitted his resignation, sharply criticizing Ukraine’s military leadership for what he described as senseless orders and unnecessary casualties.
“I have never …

May 17, 2025

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Rubio says Vatican could host peace talks, praises Holy See’s role in Ukraine war

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on May 17 that the Vatican could serve as a venue for future peace talks between Ukraine and Russia.
Speaking to reporters in Rome ahead of his meeting with Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, the Vatican’s point man on …

May 17, 2025

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Trump to talk to Putin on May 19 in push to end 'bloodbath'

U.S. President Donald Trump said he will be speaking, by telephone, to President Vladimir Putin of Russia on Monday, at 10 a.m.
Trump’s comments come as peace talks in Istanbul on May 16 ended with no breakthrough, and Russia once again issued …

May 17, 2025

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Kremlin: potential Zelensky-Putin meeting hinges on several preconditions

A potential meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian leader Vladimir Putin could take place, but under specific conditions, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced.

According to Russian state media, Peskov emphasized …

May 17, 2025

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Moscow questions Kyiv's authority, says Ukraine's choice of signatory key to any peace deal

The identity of Ukraine’s signatory is a “fundamental” issue for Russia in any potential agreement to end the war, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on May 17 during a briefing, Russian state-controlled media reported. …

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Russian economic growth slowing down, Rosstat reports

Russia’s economy is experiencing a sharp slowdown in growth, according to a report released by the governmental statistics agency Rosstat on May 16.
Gross domestic product (GDP) only grew by 1.4% in the first quarter of 2025 – a notable decline …

May 17, 2025

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'This is turkey time' — Trump vows sanctions on Moscow if peace talks fail, says Putin is 'tired' of war

U.S. President Donald Trump said he still believes Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to strike a deal to end the war in Ukraine, but warned that if negotiations fail, his administration will move forward with sanctions against Moscow. …

May 17, 2025

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As Russia sticks to hardline demands during peace talks, Europe frustrated with Trump’s swerves, Bloomberg reports

European leaders are expressing growing frustration with U.S. President Donald Trump’s inconsistent approach to the Russia–Ukraine war, after high-level talks in Istanbul on May 16 ended without progress on a ceasefire.
Russian negotiators reiterated …

May 16, 2025

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US to begin talks on troop reductions in Europe later this year, America’s NATO envoy says

The United States plans to begin discussions with European allies later this year about reducing its military presence on the continent, U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said on May 16.
Speaking at a security conference in Estonia, Whitaker …

May 16, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine-Russia talks in Istanbul end, Moscow demands Kyiv withdraw from 4 regions, no ceasefire agreement

Key developments on May 16:
Ukraine-Russia talks in Istanbul end, Moscow demands Kyiv withdraw from 4 regions, no ceasefire agreement
Up to 640,000 Russian troops fighting against Ukraine, Syrskyi says
Ukraine ‘lost contact’ with F-16 during …

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'Putin is laughing at Trump' — Ukraine in disbelief as Russia makes a mockery of US-led ceasefire attempts

ISTANBUL — Russian President Vladimir Putin had rebuffed President Volodymyr Zelensky, his European allies, and the U.S., and in response, Donald Trump simply went along with it, excusing his Russian counterpart for not attending the peace talks in …

May 16, 2025

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'It's all a farce' — Ukrainian soldiers react to peace talks in Istanbul

The first direct peace talks in years between Kyiv and Moscow ended on May 16 with Russia once again rejecting an unconditional 30-day ceasefire. In turn, Russia demanded that Ukrainian troops leave four of the country’s regions, which Moscow …

May 16, 2025

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'It was my duty to step down' — Former US Ambassador to Ukraine confirms resignation over Trump's policy

Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink publicly confirmed on May 16 that she resigned due to President Donald Trump’s administration’s foreign policy direction, she wrote in a May 16 op-ed for the Detroit Free Press.
Brink, who …

May 16, 2025

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Zelensky, European leaders speak with Trump, call for pressure on Russia following Istanbul peace talks

President Volodymyr Zelensky and several top European leaders held a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on May 16, the Ukrainian leader announced on Telegram.
The conversation took place shortly after the conclusion of the Russia-Ukraine …

May 16, 2025

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Replacing foreign aid: A macroeconomic plan B for Ukraine (and Europe)

Ukraine is in a war of attrition that may continue for a long time².In the 2022 CEPR Rapid Policy Response “Macroeconomic Policies for Wartime Ukraine” we provided comprehensive recommendations on policies to ensure that Ukraine has sufficient …

May 16, 2025

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BREAKING: Ukraine, Russia start peace talks in Turkey for first time since 2022

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Ukrainian and Russian delegates started peace talks in Istanbul on May 16, marking the first direct negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow since 2022, Sky News and Russian state news …

May 16, 2025

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Trump says he's returning to US, expects to meet Putin 'as soon as we can set it up'

U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on May 16 that a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin may happen soon, as he wraps up his Middle East trip and heads back to Washington.
“I think it’s time for us to just do it,” Trump …

May 16, 2025

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Ukraine, Russia, Turkey to hold trilateral peace talks after midday, media reports

Ukrainian, Russian, and Turkish officials will hold trilateral talks in Istanbul on May 16 at 12:30 p.m. local time as part of peace efforts, Turkish state news agency Anadolu reported, citing Turkish Foreign Ministry sources.
The discussions, which …

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Russian attacks kill 3, injure 15 in Ukraine over past day

Russian attacks across Ukrainian regions killed at least three civilians and injured 15 over the past day, regional authorities reported on May 16.
The attacks took place as Russian and Ukrainian delegates are set to meet in Istanbul in what would be …

May 16, 2025

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Ukraine to receive $84 million from World Bank to restore homes damaged in Russia's war

Ukraine will receive $84 million from the World Bank to restore housing damaged in Russia’s war, the Finance Ministry announced on May 15.
On April 2, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced that Ukraine will receive $432 million in funding from …

May 16, 2025

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Explosions heard in Kyiv amid Russian drone attack as Ukraine-Russia peace talks loom

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Explosions were heard in Kyiv amid a Russian drone attack on the capital in the early hours of May 16, as Ukraine and Russia are set to begin peace talks later in the day. …

May 16, 2025

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Ukraine faces more diplomatic pressure to end war than Russia, Zelensky says

Ukraine has faced more diplomatic pressure than Moscow has to end Russia’s war, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 14.
"(U.S.) President (Donald) Trump thought that it will help if we (pressure) both sides… I think they …

May 16, 2025

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'Putin did not show up' — EU to adopt Russian sanctions on May 20 after Putin snubbed peace talks with Zelensky

The European Union will adopt sanctions against Russia on May 20 in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s declining to attend face-to-face talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on May …

May 16, 2025

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Russia ready to begin peace talks with Ukraine on May 16, Russian official says

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
A Russian delegation will await its Ukrainian counterparts to begin direct peace talks at 10 a.m. local time in Istanbul on May 16, Vladimir Medinsky, Russia’s delegation lead …

May 15, 2025

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'We didn't oppose it' — Rubio denies opposing Zelensky's participation at NATO summit

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on May 15 denied reports that the United States opposes President Volodymyr Zelensky’s participation at the upcoming NATO summit in The Hague.
When asked by reporters whether the U.S. opposed Zelensky’s …

May 15, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Zelensky sends delegation to Turkey, as peace talks with Russia are expected on May 16

Key developments on May 15:
Zelensky sends Ukrainian delegation to Istanbul, as peace talks with Russia are expected on May 16
Trump expects no progress in Russia-Ukraine peace talks until he meets Putin
Pro-Ukraine partisans sabotage railway track near …

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'It's a mess' — after all the hype, Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Istanbul descend into name-calling shambles

TURKEY — Istanbul — it’s where Asia meets Europe, but as we now know, not where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The world’s media descended on the Turkish city on May 15, primed for something …

May 15, 2025

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Putin appoints Russian Ground Forces Commander Saliukov to Security Council role

Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed General Oleg Saliukov, the commander of the Russian Ground Forces, as deputy secretary of the Security Council, Russian state-controlled media reported on May 15.
It remains unclear who will replace …

May 15, 2025

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Level of Russian delegation 'not indicative' of breakthrough in Istanbul peace talks, Rubio says

U.S. State Secretary Marco Rubio said on May 15 peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey are unlikely to yield meaningful progress, calling the low-level Russian delegation “not indicative of one that’s going to lead to a major …

May 15, 2025

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'Bark from Moscow' — Kyiv hits back as Russian Foreign Ministry insults Zelensky

Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry hit back at Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova after she called President Volodymyr Zelensky a “clown” ahead of expected peace talks in Turkey on May 15.
“Not the first time the …

May 15, 2025

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Trump expects no progress in Russia-Ukraine peace talks until he meets Putin

U.S. President Donald Trump said on May 15 that peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine will not move forward until he meets Russian President Vladimir Putin, Reuters reported.
“Nothing’s going to happen until Putin and I get …

May 15, 2025

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SBU chief, defense minister join Zelensky in Turkey for potential peace talks

Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) Chief Vasyl Malyuk, and General Staff Chief Andrii Hnatov are among those accompanying President Volodymyr Zelensky in Turkey ahead of potential peace talks with Russia on May 15, …

May 15, 2025

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Zelensky arrives in Turkey ahead of possible peace talks as Putin refuses to join

President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Turkey on May 15 ahead of potential ceasefire negotiations with Russia, even as Russian President Vladimir Putin is skipping the talks.
Zelensky’s plane has landed at Ankara airport as the president first …

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Ukraine plans to discuss only ceasefire with Russia at Istanbul talks, media reports

A Ukrainian delegation would meet the Russian side in Turkey on May 15 specifically to discuss how to implement and monitor a U.S.-backed unconditional 30-day ceasefire, the Wall Street Journal and Suspilne reported, citing undisclosed sources.
The …

May 15, 2025

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Trump says he might join Russia-Ukraine peace talks on May 16 if progress is made

U.S. President Donald Trump said he might still go to the potential Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations in Istanbul on May 16 if there is progress toward a deal, the BBC reported.
“We’d like to see (the war) end and I think we have a chance …

May 15, 2025

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Ukraine-Russia peace efforts could see progress within 2 weeks, NATO chief says

The settlement of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine may see progress over the next 10–14 days, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said in an interview with Turkish state news agency Anadolu aired on May 14.
Rutte’s comments came …

May 15, 2025

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Russian delegation arrives in Istanbul ahead of Ukraine peace talks as Putin not expected to join

Editor’s note: The article was updated with a statement from Ukrainian official Andrii Kovalenko.
A plane with the Russian delegation arrived in Istanbul ahead of planned peace talks with Ukraine, pro-state news agency Interfax reported on May …

May 15, 2025

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US, Europe urge Zelensky to commit to Istanbul peace talks whether or not Putin shows up, WP reports

U.S. and European officials persuaded President Volodymyr Zelensky to represent Ukraine at upcoming peace talks in Istanbul despite Russia’s evasiveness about who it would send, the Washington Post (WP) reported on May 14, citing unnamed …

May 15, 2025

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Rubio arrives in Turkey ahead of Ukraine-Russia peace talks, meets with FM Sybiha

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in Turkey on May 14 ahead of peace talks planned between Ukraine and Russia.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on May 13 that Rubio will attend the peace talks alongside Trump’s envoys, Steve …

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Trump will skip Ukraine-Russia peace talks as Putin evades negotiations, US official says

U.S. President Donald Trump will not attend Ukraine-Russia peace talks to be held on May 15, Reuters reported on May 14, citing an unnamed U.S. official.
Trump’s special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Keith Kellogg, will reportedly travel to …

May 15, 2025

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NEWSFLASH: Putin a no-show for negotiations in Turkey

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Ukraine's next steps will be based on who Russia sends to peace talks, Zelensky says

Kyiv will determine its next steps in Ukraine-Russia peace talks when Moscow unveils its delegation, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 14.
“I am waiting to see who will come from Russia, and then I will decide which steps Ukraine should …

May 14, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Trump says he's unsure whether Putin will attend Ukraine peace talks in Turkey as Kremlin stays silent

Key developments on May 14:
Trump says he’s unsure whether Putin will attend Ukraine peace talks in Turkey as Kremlin stays silent
Russia likely preparing major offensive in Ukraine despite peace efforts, FT reports
Trump needs to understand that …

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US reportedly opposes Zelensky's invitation to June NATO summit in The Hague

The United States is opposing President Volodymyr Zelensky’s participation at the upcoming NATO summit in The Hague, Italy’s ANSA news agency reported on May 14, citing unnamed diplomatic sources.
If confirmed, the decision would mark …

May 14, 2025

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Exclusive: Ukraine eyes new sanctions on China, but Kyiv wary of peace talks fallout

Ukraine faces a difficult balancing act — sanction more Chinese firms for aiding Russia’s war machine without alienating Beijing, which could be key to ending Russia’s invasion.
Kyiv is currently considering imposing new sanctions against Chinese …

May 14, 2025

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Council of Europe backs special tribunal for Russian aggression against Ukraine

The Council of Europe on May 14 approved the creation of a special tribunal to prosecute Russia’s top leadership for the crime of aggression against Ukraine, Ukrainian lawmaker Maria Mezentseva reported.
The decision marks a milestone in …

May 14, 2025

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Trump unlikely to attend Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul, Bloomberg reports

U.S. President Donald Trump is not expected to attend the possible Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul on May 15, Bloomberg reported on May 14, citing unnamed Turkish officials.
The officials told Bloomberg that preparations are underway but …

May 14, 2025

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Russian election monitor sentenced to 5 years over 'undesirable' organization links

A Moscow court on May 14 sentenced Grigory Melkonyants, the co-chair of independent Russian election monitor Golos, to five years in prison over allegedly participating in activities of an “undesirable” organization.
Melkonyants was …

May 14, 2025

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Crimea celebrated, as Trump gives it away

Editor’s Note: Negotiations between Ukraine and Russia may begin this Thursday.

We’re following every step of it.
But our journalism goes beyond analysis – we report from the ground, sharing powerful human stories behind global events and delivering …

May 14, 2025

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Ukraine's gas storage reserves fall to their lowest level in at least 11 years

Natural gas reserves in Ukraine’s underground storage facilities amounted to 6.02 billion cubic meters (bcm) as of May 11, marking the lowest level in at least the last 11 years, ExPro Daily Gas consulting group said on May 14.
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May 14, 2025

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Trump says he's unsure whether Putin will attend Ukraine peace talks in Turkey as Kremlin stays silent

U.S. President Donald Trump said on May 14 that he is unsure whether Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend peace talks with Ukraine in Turkey on May 15.
“He’d like me to be there, and that’s a possibility… I don’t …

May 14, 2025

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NATO starts work on plan to increase defense spending after Trump criticism

NATO allies have begun working on a plan to increase defense spending, aiming to meet U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for each country to allocate 5% of GDP to their militaries, Bloomberg reported on May 14.
Citing diplomats familiar with the …

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Russian political, corporate interests seize thousands of Ukrainian businesses, assets in occupied Mariupol, research reveals

More than 1,000 Russian government entities and 1,200 private companies are involved in the economy of occupied Mariupol, a major southeastern city captured by Russia after it invaded Ukraine in 2022, according to a research paper published on May …

May 14, 2025

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Zelensky's trust rating rises to 74%, highest since 2023, poll shows

President Volodymyr Zelensky’s trust rating increased from 69% in March to 74% in the first half of May, while 22% of respondents said they do not trust the Ukrainian leader, according to a poll published by the Kyiv International Institute of …

May 14, 2025

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Trump needs to understand that Putin lies, blocks peace efforts, Zelensky says

U.S. President Donald Trump must realize that Russian President Vladimir Putin is an obstacle to peace efforts, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in comments reported by the Guardian on May 13.
“Trump needs to believe that Putin actually …

May 14, 2025

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Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 4, injure 26 over past day

Russian attacks against Ukraine killed at least four civilians and injured at least 26 others over the past day, regional authorities reported on May 14.
Russian forces launched an Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missile from Russian-occupied Crimea and …

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Russia likely preparing major offensive in Ukraine despite peace efforts, FT reports

Russia seems to be preparing a significant offensive in Ukraine as it is moving troops toward key positions on the front, the Financial Times reported on May 13, citing undisclosed Ukrainian intelligence officials.
These reported preparations indicate …

May 14, 2025

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General Staff: Russia has lost 969,370 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 969,370 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on May 14.
The number includes 1,240 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the …

May 14, 2025

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Yermak tells Reuters Zelensky may travel to Vatican for Pope Leo’s inauguration

President Volodymyr Zelensky plans to attend the inaugural Mass of newly elected Pope Leo at the Vatican this Sunday, if his wartime obligations allow, his chief of staff Andriy Yermak told Reuters on May 13.
The event, taking place in St. Peter’s …

May 14, 2025

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Despite growth claims, Russia’s war economy shows deep risks, Reuters reports

Russia’s economy faces mounting pressure due to its full-scale invasion of Ukraine and Western sanctions, according to a new report from the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) presented for talks of European Union finance ministers on …

May 14, 2025

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Russia's key demands in upcoming Istanbul talks: 'denazification' of Ukraine and territorial claims

Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister, Sergey Ryabkov, has articulated Moscow's firm stance ahead of anticipated talks in Istanbul slated for May 15. Speaking at a press briefing, Ryabkov said that Russia intends to emphasize the "denazification of the …

May 14, 2025

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Ukraine, US sign additional agreements for minerals deal, Economy Ministry says

Ukraine and the U.S. signed two additional agreements on May 13 to formally launch a joint Reconstruction Investment Fund as part of the deal for Ukraine’s mineral resources, Ukraine’s Economy Ministry said on May 13 during a briefing.
The …

May 13, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Germany threatens 'significant tightening' of Russia sanctions ahead of Ukraine peace talks

Key developments on May 13:
Germany’s Merz threatens ‘significant tightening’ of Russia sanctions ahead of Ukraine peace talks
Rubio to attend Ukraine, Russia peace talks in Istanbul, Trump says
Zelensky to meet Erdogan in Turkey where …

May 13, 2025

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After spying scandal erupts, Orban accuses Ukraine of meddling, cooperating with Hungarian opposition

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban accused Ukraine of meddling in Hungary’s internal affairs and colluding with an opposition party, European Pravda reported on May 13.
"Ukraine has initiated a coordinated campaign to vilify Hungary in …

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Rubio to attend Ukraine, Russia peace talks in Istanbul, Trump says

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on May 13 that Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other senior officials will attend planned peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Turkey …

May 13, 2025

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Romania heads to historic presidential runoff as populist and pro-EU candidate are neck-and-neck

Days before the Romanian presidential election runoff, the two presidential hopefuls are neck-and-neck. According to the latest poll by AtlasIntel, far-right George Simion and liberal pro-EU Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan are tied at 48.2%.
Yet, another …

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Germany's Merz threatens 'significant tightening' of Russia sanctions ahead of Ukraine peace talks

The European Union is prepared to significantly tighten sanctions against Russia if no progress is made in ending the war in Ukraine this week, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on May 13, Reuters reported.
The statement comes ahead of a …

May 13, 2025

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Putin's absence threatens Istanbul peace talks amid pressure from Zelensky and Trump

Russian leader Vladimir Putin has derailed plans for a meeting in Istanbul despite demands from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and former US President Donald Trump. After Zelensky expressed willingness to engage in dialogue with Putin in …

May 13, 2025

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Putin to skip Istanbul talks, Lavrov and Ushakov to represent Russia amid ceasefire tensions with Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly not planning to travel to Istanbul on Thursday, reports Gulagu.net, citing sources close to the Putin’s security. Instead, the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Kremlin advisor Yuri Ushakov are …

May 13, 2025

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Zelensky to meet Erdogan in Turkey where both will wait for Putin ahead of peace talks

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 13 that he expects a ceasefire to result from a potential in-person meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which may take place in Istanbul on May 15.
Zelensky said he will meet with Turkish President …

May 13, 2025

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Russia intensifies assaults near Dnipropetrovsk Oblast border, Ukraine's military says

Russian forces are ramping up their offensive in southern Ukraine in an attempt to breach the administrative border of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine’s Southern Defense Forces spokesperson, Vladyslav Voloshyn, said on May 13.
Dnipropetrovsk …

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US envoys Witkoff, Kellogg to travel to Istanbul for potential Russia-Ukraine peace talks, Reuters reports

Editor’s note: This is a developing story.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Keith Kellogg, will travel to Istanbul for possible peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, Reuters reported on May 13, citing three …

May 13, 2025

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Wildfires spread in Russia's Far East; Buryatia declares regional emergency

Russia’s Buryatia Republic declared a state of emergency on May 13 over massive forest fires that have engulfed multiple regions in the Russian Far East.
Authorities in the republic, which lies some 4,000 kilometers (2,500 miles) from Moscow …

May 13, 2025

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As Ukraine, Russia peace talks loom, all eyes are on Putin's next move

With just two days to go before Russian-proposed peace talks might begin in Istanbul, the Kremlin is still refusing to confirm whether or not President Vladimir Putin will attend the event.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has already said he will meet …

May 13, 2025

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Russia threatens to 'neutralize' all NATO efforts against Moscow amid alliance drills in Lithuania

Moscow sees NATO military exercises in Lithuania as directed against Russia and will take measures to neutralize all the alliance’s efforts aimed against it, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told the Russian state news agency …

May 13, 2025

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Ukraine reports destroying Russian Buk air defense system, Uragan rocket launcher

Ukrainian Special Operations Forces' attack drones destroyed a Russian Buk-M3 anti-aircraft missile system and a Uragan-1 multiple launch rocket system (MLSR), the military branch reported on May 13.
During reconnaissance in an unspecified front-line …

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EBRD sees Ukraine's GDP growth slow down to 3.3% in 2025

The European Bank for Development and Reconstruction (EBRD) has revised its GDP growth forecast for Ukraine, lowering it from 3.5% to 3.3% for this year, according to a May 13 statement.
The revision was connected to global trade upheavals, which only …

May 13, 2025

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Zelensky will only meet with Putin in Istanbul, lower-level talks pointless, aide says

President Volodymyr Zelensky would not meet any other Russian official apart from Russian President Vladimir Putin in Istanbul this week, presidential advisor Mykhailo Podolyak said on the Breakfast Show program on May 13, explaining that talks with …

May 13, 2025

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Europe awaits potential Zelensky-Putin meeting before pushing for new US sanctions on Russia, Bloomberg reports

Ukraine’s European partners are planning to wait for a possible meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Turkey before pushing the U.S. to impose new sanctions on Russia, Bloomberg reported …

May 13, 2025

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Trump 'issued an ultimatum' to Ukraine, Russia to advance peace talks or face US exit, Witkoff says

U.S. President Donald Trump “issued an ultimatum” to Moscow and Kyiv to make progress in peace negotiations, otherwise the U.S. will abandon the process, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said in an interview with Breitbart News published on …

May 13, 2025

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Syrian leader reportedly proposes Ukraine-style minerals deal to Trump to ease sanctions

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering easing sanctions on Syria as its leader, President Ahmed al-Sharaa, proposed signing a minerals agreement and building a Trump Tower in Damascus, the Times reported on May 12.
Al-Sharaa is reportedly offering …

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Air raid alarms sound throughout Ukraine as May 12 deadline passes with no ceasefire

Russia attacked Ukraine with drones and guided bombs during the night, continuing to launch weapons at various regions after the May 12 deadline for an unconditional ceasefire expired.
Ukraine and European allies on May 10 demanded that Russia accept …

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European officials pledge support for Ukraine, new Russia sanctions at London summit

Ukraine’s European allies called for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire and threatened additional sanctions against Russia in a joint statement issued May 12.
The foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, and the United Kingdom, …

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Taiwan pledges $2 million for demining in Ukraine

Taiwan intends to contribute up to $2 million for demining efforts in Ukraine, Lithuania’s Defense Ministry announced on May 12.
The commitment comes as Lithuanian defense officials met with Taiwan’s representative office in Vilnius. …

May 13, 2025

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Russian, Turkish Foreign Ministers hold phone call as Moscow again rejects 30-day ceasefire

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a phone call with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on May 12 to discuss a proposed meeting in Turkey between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian state-media outlet …

May 12, 2025

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Didn't Zelensky impose a ban on talks with Putin? Not really

President Volodymyr Zelensky’s willingness to hold direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week in Istanbul sparked a question over whether such a move contradicts his earlier decree.
In the fall of 2022, Zelensky signed a decree …

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Ukraine war latest: Trump says 'both leaders' will be at Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul

Key developments on May 12:
Trump says ‘both leaders’ will be at Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul
Russia ignores May 12 ceasefire proposal, Ukraine tells allies at London meeting
‘Clock is ticking’ — Germany gives Russia …

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'We are ready for direct negotiations with Putin,' Zelensky says following phone call with Erdogan

President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on May 12 to discuss the details of a proposed meeting in Turkey between Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“I am grateful for the support and …

May 12, 2025

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6 Bulgarian nationals sentenced in the UK for spying for Russia

A London court on May 12 sentenced six Bulgarian nationals to prison terms for operating a Russian espionage network in Britain, according to Reuters.
The convictions mark a significant development in Britain’s efforts to counter Russian …

May 12, 2025

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'Not what Putin was expecting' — What we know (and don't know) about Ukraine, Russia peace talks in Istanbul

Russian President Vladimir Putin may have gotten more than he bargained for when, on May 11, he rejected calls for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire and invited Ukraine to engage in direct talks in Istanbul later this week.
In what may have been a …

May 12, 2025

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'Like a game of tennis' — Russia, Ukraine court Trump to avoid being blamed for peace talks failure

In the middle of the night, Russian President Vladimir Putin gathered Russian state TV to inform them that he is ready to begin direct peace talks with Ukraine on May 15.
A day later, President Volodymyr Zelensky said he’ll be waiting for Putin …

May 12, 2025

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Ukraine finalizes ratification of US minerals deal, paving way for joint investment fund

Ukraine completed the ratification of the U.S.-Ukraine minerals agreement on May 12, according to the Verkhovna Rada’s website. President Volodymyr Zelensky signed the deal on May 12.
The finalization caps a months-long, often contentious …

May 12, 2025

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Fact Check: CNN Did NOT Air Graphic Saying 'Trump Helps Curb India's Losses' With Stats Showing India Losing In Conflict With Pakistan

Did CNN air a graphic of statistics from the India-Pakistan conflict that showed India suffered far larger losses than Pakistan and that U.S. President Trump helped "curb India's losses?" No, that's not true: A CNN spokesperson told Lead Stories the …

May 12, 2025

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Zelenskyy and Putin's talks: Is Trump going to Istanbul? #shorts

May 12, 2025

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Trump says he hopes Zelensky, Putin will attend Istanbul peace talks on May 15

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism that President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend peace talks in Istanbul on May 15, suggesting the …

May 12, 2025

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'Ready for all options' — Ukraine gears up for possible Zelensky, Putin talks

Ukraine is “ready for all options” as it gears up for a possible meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin of Russia in Istanbul this week, a source close to the President’s Office told the Kyiv Independent on May …

May 12, 2025

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Fact Check: FAKE Video Shows Trump Praising Pakistan's Air Force, Mocking 'Humiliated' India

Did a widely-shared video authentically show President Donald Trump speaking in praise of Pakistan's Air Force, and claiming India had "humiliated itself", in the context of May 2025 clashes between the two countries? No, that's not true: The video …

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'Clock is ticking' — Germany gives Russia until midnight to implement ceasefire, threatens sanctions

Germany gave Russia until the end of May 12 to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine, warning that failure to do so would trigger preparations for new sanctions, government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius said during a briefing, Tagesschau reported on May …

May 12, 2025

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'This is a tissue' — Macron's office mocks Russian fake story about drugs during Kyiv visit

The French Presidential Office on May 12 dismissed a fake story pushed by Russia about a paper napkin seen during European leaders' visit to Kyiv.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova spread a claim that the footage of a train …

May 12, 2025

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Ceasefire remains a 'priority,' Rubio says amid Trump's call for immediate Ukraine-Russia talks

The U.S. State Department reaffirmed on May 11 that securing an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine remains the United States' top priority, despite seemingly contradictory messaging from U.S. President Donald Trump.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio …

May 12, 2025

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Moscow, Hanoi agree to negotiate agreement to build nuclear power plants in Vietnam

Moscow and Hanoi agreed to negotiate and sign agreements to construct nuclear power plants in Vietnam, the two countries said in a joint statement on May 11.
“The development of the plants with advanced technology will strictly be compliant with …

May 12, 2025

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UK to unveil additional sanction on Russia on May 12 amid EU Foreign Ministers meeting

The United Kingdom will unveil a new sanctions package against Russia on May 12, the country’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement,
The sanctions appear to be in response to Russia’s rejection of a 30-day ceasefire that the U.K., …

May 12, 2025

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Ukraine allegedly targets Russia's Kursk Oblast in missile attack, Russian official claims

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated
Three were injured in Russia’s Kursk Oblast when the town of Rylsk was allegedly struck by a missile attack on May 11, local governor Alexander Khinshtein claimed.
Ukraine …

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Ukraine war latest: Zelensky ready to meet Putin in Turkey, calls for immediate ceasefire

Key developments on May 11:
Zelensky ready to meet Putin in Turkey, calls for immediate ceasefire
Trump urges Ukraine, Russia to hold direct talks ‘immediately’
US, European leaders resoundingly reject Russia’s proposal for talks …

May 11, 2025

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'Have the meeting, now!' — Trump urges Ukraine, Russia to hold direct talks

Ukraine and Russia should hold peace talks “immediately,” U.S. President Donald Trump said in a post to social media on May 11.
"(Russian) President (Vladimir) Putin… doesn’t want to have a ceasefire agreement with …

May 11, 2025

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Russia insists on Istanbul talks with Ukraine before establishing long-term ceasefire

In a recent push for diplomacy, Moscow has emphasized the need for negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul before the potential establishment of a long-term ceasefire. On Sunday, May 11, Maria Zakharova, the official spokesperson for Russia's Foreign …

May 11, 2025

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Rubio to visit Turkey amid renewed push for Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Turkey next week amid a suggestion to renew Russia-Ukraine peace talks, the White House said in a statement published May 11.
Rubio will accompany U.S. President Donald Trump on a May 11–14 visit to …

May 11, 2025

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Ukraine insists on 30-day ceasefire before engaging in peace talks with Russia

Ukrainian authorities have insisted on a prolonged ceasefire as a prerequisite for any negotiations with Russia, the so-called aggressor nation. "There is no point in continuing the killings, even for a day. We expect Russia to confirm a complete, …

May 11, 2025

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US, European leaders resoundingly reject Russia's proposal for talks without ceasefire first

Russian president Vladimir Putin’s proposal to resume peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul starting May 15 has been met with rejection by the United States and key European leaders, who insist that no negotiations can begin without a full and …

May 11, 2025

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US to continue working 'with both sides' to end war in Ukraine, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump “will continue to work with both sides” to end Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, Trump said in a social media post on May 11.
Trump’s comments come shortly after Ukraine and Europe put forth …

May 11, 2025

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Putin's proposed talks 'a first step, but not enough,' Macron says

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposal for direct peace talks with Ukraine is “a first step, but not enough,” French President Emmanuel Macron said on May 11.
Putin earlier extended an invitation to hold direct talks with …

May 11, 2025

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'We'll judge Russia by actions, not words' — US State Department spox calls for ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine must come to a ceasefire agreement in order for the U.S. to “move forward” in negotiating an end to the full-scale war, U.S. State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said on May 10.
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Witkoff uses Kremlin translators in meetings with Putin, NBC reports

U.S. President Donald Trump’s Special Envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, relied on translators from the Kremlin in his meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin, NBC News reported on May 10, citing a U.S. official and two Western …

May 11, 2025

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Kyiv, European allies pledge harsher sanctions on Russia's banking, energy sectors if Moscow refuses ceasefire

President Volodymyr Zelensky and the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Poland agreed on May 10 to impose additional sanctions against Russia if the Kremlin does not accept their proposal for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire.
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May 11, 2025

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Zelensky says demilitarized zone idea 'dead,' European Pravda reports

Speaking at a press conference in Kyiv on May 10, President Volodymyr Zelensky rebuked the idea of establishing a demilitarized zone in the war with Russia.
Zelensky said that the idea of a demilitarized zone is “dead” and emphasized the …

May 10, 2025

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Kremlin dismisses Western pressure as futile amid international efforts for ceasefire

Kremlin's press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, says Russia already knows what to do in response to economic sanctions. According to Peskov, the Russian government shouldn't be frightened by new sanctions, as it has grown accustomed to them since 2014.

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May 10, 2025

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What today’s India-Pakistan attacks (and ceasefire) means for Ukraine War

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India, Pakistan agree to 'full and immediate ceasefire,' Trump says

India and Pakistan have agreed to “a full and immediate ceasefire,” U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social on May 10.
“Congratulations to both countries on using common Sense and great intelligence. Thank you for your …

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Ukraine, European allies demand Russia agree to 30-day ceasefire starting May 12

Ukraine and its European allies are demanding that Russia agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire starting on May 12, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 10 during a press conference in Kyiv.
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May 10, 2025

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Ukraine calls for 30-day ceasefire amidst international diplomatic efforts, Russia dismisses proposal

Ukraine is ready for a complete ceasefire lasting 30 days, starting Monday, May 12, announced Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, adding that the agreed position between the EU countries and Ukraine had been discussed with the U.S. President, …

May 10, 2025

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Zelensky, European leaders hold 'productive' call with Trump about peace talks

President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders visiting Kyiv on May 10 held a “productive” call with U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha reported.
French President Emmanuel Macron, German …

May 10, 2025

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Trump 'frustrated' by inability to broker end to Russia's war against Ukraine, WSJ reports

U.S. President Donald Trump is expressing his frustration in private to donors about his inability to broker an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal reported on May 9.
Trump originally claimed during the 2024 presidential …

May 10, 2025

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EU officially endorses unconditional 30-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

The European Union released a statement on May 10 in support of calls for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, adding that it would “serve as a vital step toward reducing civilian suffering and allow space for …

May 10, 2025

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Kremlin rejects 30-day ceasefire as long as Ukraine receives weapons, Peskov says

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov rejected the idea of a 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, claiming in an interview with ABC News on May 10 that it would be “an advantage” for Ukraine.
“Ukraine will continue their total …

May 10, 2025

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Macron, Starmer, Merz, Tusk arrive in Kyiv

French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Kyiv on May 10 to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk arrived separately in the capital to join …

May 10, 2025

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Western leaders to visit Kyiv in show of support for Ukraine amid Putin's sham 'truce'

The leaders of the United Kingdon, France, Germany, and Poland will visit Kyiv on May 10 to demonstrate their support for Ukraine, the leaders announced in a joint statement May 9.
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May 10, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Russia continues to attack Ukraine while Victory Day celebrations underway in Moscow

Key developments on May 9:
Russian glide bombs attack Sumy Oblast despite ceasefire, Air Force says
European ministers approve special tribunal to prosecute Russia’s aggression against Ukraine
EU to provide Ukraine with over 1 million shells over …

May 9, 2025

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US embassy in Kyiv warns of potential mass attack amid Putin's Victory Day 'truce'

The United States embassy in Kyiv on May 9 issued a warning that Russia could launch “a potentially significant” attack in the coming days and urged U.S. citizens to prepare to take shelter immediately in the event of an aerial alert.
The …

May 9, 2025

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US, European allies finalize proposal for 30-day unconditional ceasefire, Reuters report

The U.S. and European allies are in the final stages of working on a proposal for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire in the Russian war against Ukraine, Reuters reported on May 9, citing a French diplomatic source.
The day before, U.S. President Donald …

May 9, 2025

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Lula da Silva's visit to Russia is hypocritical, undermining everything he allegedly stands for

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In January 2023, Brazil rid itself of Jair Bolsonaro’s government. Bolsonaro’s rule saw dictatorship’s torturers exalted, minorities being targeted, and democracy …

May 9, 2025

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Why Ukraine remains dependent on US Patriot missiles

A series of Russian ballistic missile attacks on Ukrainian cities have killed dozens of civilians in recent weeks, shaking an already uneasy sense of safety for Ukrainians living far from the front lines.
The Russian strikes are growing more lethal as …

May 9, 2025

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What will the new pope mean for Ukraine?

With the announcement that Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been chosen as the new pope and leader of the Catholic Church, Ukrainians are wondering what the surprise appointment of the American-born pontiff will mean for their country.
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May 9, 2025

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5 things Putin conveniently left out of his Victory Day speech in Moscow

Amid much pomp, military machinery, and the threat of Ukrainian drone strikes, Russian President Vladimir Putin has delivered his annual speech to mark his country’s Victory Day parade.
The Kremlin’s celebrations, which mark the Soviet …

May 9, 2025

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'I don't think Putin will agree to a peace agreement ever' — Volker on peace talks between Ukraine, Russia

Kurt Volker, a former U.S. special representative for Ukraine, does not believe that Russian President Vladimir Putin will ever agree to a negotiated peace deal, he said during an open discussion on May 9 at the American University Kyiv, attended by …

May 9, 2025

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US court orders release of $12M RFE/RL funding after Trump administration freeze

A U.S. court of appeals ruled on May 7 that the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) must release $12 million in funding previously approved by Congress for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), the media organization reported.
The ruling marks a …

May 9, 2025

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'Friends of steel' — Xi, Putin vow to strengthen cooperation ahead of Victory Day celebrations, slam US leadership

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping hailed their countries' relationship on May 8, vowing to increase cooperation in all areas, including military ties.
In a joint statement released during Xi’s visit to Moscow amid …

May 9, 2025

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Turkey, China may serve as potential peace talk 'mediator' if US pulls out, Polish FM says

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said on May 8 that he believed either Turkey or China would serve as a capable “mediator” if the United States pulls out of negotiations to end the war.
Speaking to reporters following an EU …

May 9, 2025

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US ready to 'walk away' if Russia negotiates in bad faith, Vance says

The United States will be ready to “walk away” from the negotiating table if it does not see Russia making progress in negotiation to end the war, U.S. Vice President JD Vance told Fox News on May 8.
“What would bother me is if we …

May 9, 2025

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Trump calls for 'unconditional ceasefire,' committed to 'securing peace' between Ukraine, Russia

United States President Donald Trump on May 8 called for a “30-day unconditional ceasefire” between Ukraine and Russia.
Writing on Truth Social following a phone call with President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump expressed his hope for …

May 9, 2025

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Zelensky, Trump discuss ceasefire, pressure on Russia in phone call

President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with United States President Donald Trump on a phone call on May 8 to discuss the war, continued pressure on Russia, and a potential ceasefire.
Zelensky reported on the details of phone call during his nightly …

May 8, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Over 100 clashes reported on the front line since Russia’s Victory Day ceasefire began

Key developments on May 8:
Over 100 clashes reported on the front line since Russia’s Victory Day ceasefire began
Ukraine’s parliament ratifies minerals deal between Washington, Kyiv
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Over 100 clashes reported on the front line since Russia’s Victory Day ceasefire began

Ukrainian forces faced 117 combat clashes across the front line on the first day of Russia’s self-declared Victory Day “humanitarian ceasefire,” the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on May 8.
Despite the Kremlin’s announcement of …

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NEWSFLASH: Ukrainian gov approves minerals deal

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Fact Check: Trump Did NOT Say 'Let Em Fight' About India-Pakistan Clashes in May 2025

Did a video authentically show President Donald Trump saying, of clashes between India and Pakistan in May 2025, "let 'em fight"? No, that's not true: The clip was authentic, but was recorded in 2019. Trump was speaking then in the context of …

May 7, 2025

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Why the Papal elections matters for Ukraine during the war

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May 6, 2025

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EU prepared to boost Ukraine military aid if Trump's diplomacy with Putin falls short, says EU Defense Commissioner

In a significant move, European Union nations are positioned to ramp up their military aid to Ukraine, should President Donald Trump not successfully convince Vladimir Putin to swiftly end the conflict, according to EU Defense Commissioner Andrius …

May 6, 2025

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Oil, Tariffs, Stagflation, and the Fiscal Frontline of Russia's War Economy

Oil prices have slipped below $60 per barrel, adding pressure to a strained Russian economy. At the same time, China—Moscow’s largest trading partner—is locked in a high-stakes tariff war with the United States, triggered by the new U.S. …

May 6, 2025

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Zelensky rejects Putin's May 9 ceasefire, proposes 30-day truce instead

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has turned down Russian leader Vladimir Putin's proposal for a three-day "ceasefire" on May 9, advocating instead for a 30-day cessation of hostilities. According to Ukrinform, Zelensky made this clear during a …

May 3, 2025

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U.S. greenlights $310.5 million F-16 equipment deal for Ukraine

The U.S. has announced plans to sell F-16 fighter jet equipment and services to Ukraine. The State Department-approved package includes potential transfer of the jets themselves, upgrades and refurbishments, training for Ukrainian military personnel, …

May 3, 2025

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Taiwan imagines: What happens the day China invades?

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May 3, 2025

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Ukraine’s Strikes Back, Trump’s 100 Days & New Belarus Threat | News Pulse

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Kremlin propaganda finds voice in Europe’s alternative media. Ukraine shares experience in how to counter it

In 2024, the EU held its European Parliament elections. The center-right, led by Ursula von der Leyen, secured the most seats and claimed victory. However, it was also the most successful year for the far right, with various Eurosceptic fringe …

Apr 30, 2025

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#Putin can’t wage war and then dictate ceasefires to suit its propaganda. Putin’s 72-hour truce for Victory Day is a farce—meant to parade soldiers in #Moscow while foreign mercenaries bleed on the front lines. Peace isn’t a PR …

Apr 29, 2025

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Opinion: Trump’s 100-day failure on Russia’s war in Ukraine

Brian Dooley is a Senior Advisor at Washington-based NGO Human Rights First and Honorary Professor of Practice at Queen’s University, Belfast. He specializes in working with human rights activists in war and other conflict zones and is a regular …

Apr 29, 2025

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Putin's Fake Ceasefire, Trump’s Failed Plea and Dead Russian General! | Front Line with @StarskyUA

Apr 28, 2025

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Inside Ukraine’s Antarctic Expedition (penguins inside)

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Apr 28, 2025

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Trump Struggles for Peace with Russia – NATO’s Response: Massive Military Buildup | News Pulse

Apr 27, 2025

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Why I’m giving birth in a warzone

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Apr 26, 2025

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Trump says russian terror was ‘not necessary’ and has ‘bad timing.

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Russia continues deadly strikes on Ukraine, attack on Pavlohrad kills 3, including child, injures at least 10

Russian troops attacked the city of Pavlohrad in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast with drones on April 25, killing three people, including a child, and injuring at least 10 others, Governor Serhii Lysak said.
A five-story building in Pavlohrad came under attack …

Apr 25, 2025

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Ukraine may need to temporarily give up territory to Russia for peace, Klitschko says

Ukraine may be forced to temporarily give up some territories to Russia, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said in an interview with BBC published on April 25, as U.S. pressure mounts for a peace deal with Moscow.
“Right now (there are) a lot of …

Apr 25, 2025

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General Staff: Russia has lost 946,500 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 946,500 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on April 25.
The number includes 1,170 casualties that Russian forces suffered over …

Apr 25, 2025

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NATO views Russia as a 'long-term threat,' Rutte says

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the alliance agrees that Russia is a “long-term threat” to Euro-Atlantic security following his visit to the White House on April 24.
Rutte met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on April …

Apr 25, 2025

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Zelensky: We would like a 'common understanding that Russia is the aggressor,' not Ukraine

Ukraine would like to have a “common understanding that Russia is the aggressor,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a wide-ranging interview with American commentator Ben Shapiro released on April 24.
“We would like… to …

Apr 25, 2025

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Peace talks 'moving in the right direction' but 'need to be defined,' Lavrov claims

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claimed peace talks are “moving in the right direction,” but noted “specific points… need to be defined” in an interview with CBS News released on April 24.
“Well, the …

Apr 25, 2025

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Allies alarmed as Trump pushes Ukraine peace deal allowing Russia to keep seized land, CNN reports

U.S. allies are voicing growing alarm over the Trump administration’s proposed framework to end the war in Ukraine, which would allow Russia to retain large areas of seized Ukrainian territory.
Multiple diplomatic sources told CNN that officials in …

Apr 25, 2025

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UK may abandon plans to deploy large troop force to Ukraine, the Times reports

The U.K. is expected to scale back earlier proposals to deploy thousands of ground troops to Ukraine, as officials warn the risks are now considered “too high” for such a mission.
The original plan, which included protecting Ukrainian …

Apr 25, 2025

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Ukraine raises issue of Russian assets in talks with US Treasury, central bank chief says

Ukraine has urged the U.S. Treasury to find a mechanism to use $300 billion in frozen Russian assets for reconstruction and defense, Andriy Pyshnyy, head of the National Bank of Ukraine, said on April 24, Reuters reported.
The Ukrainian delegation …

Apr 25, 2025

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Ukraine will have to make compromises to reach peace deal, Polish leader says

Ukraine will have to make some compromises to reach a peace deal with Russia, Polish President Andrzej Duda said in an interview with Euronews on April 24.
“It has to be a compromise,” he said. “De facto this peace should come down to the fact that …

Apr 24, 2025

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US to back Ukraine's right to maintain sufficient army in talks with Russia, Bloomberg reports

The United States will demand that Russia recognize Ukraine’s sovereign right to maintain adequately equipped armed forces and a defense industry as part of any peace agreement, Bloomberg reported on April 24, citing unnamed sources familiar …

Apr 24, 2025

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Trump says Russia has shown willingness for peace by not taking over all of Ukraine, calls it 'pretty big concession'

President Donald Trump on April 24 described Russia’s failure to seize all of Ukraine as a “pretty big concession,” a comment that has sparked renewed criticism of his approach to the war.
During a meeting with Norwegian Prime Minister …

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Inside a Kyiv apartment building hit by Russian missile strike

Russia’s devastating missile and drone attack on Kyiv on April 24 killed at least 12 and injured 90 people. The Kyiv Independent visited the residential district where a missile struck an apartment building to speak with witnesses and see the …

Apr 24, 2025

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US warns 'serious consequences' over Russian naval base plans in Sudan

The U.S. issued a warning that any country or individual involved in Russia’s plans to establish a naval base in Sudan could face “serious consequences,” including sanctions, a State Department spokesperson told Fox News on April …

Apr 24, 2025

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Crimean Tatar freed from Russian captivity: ‘Recognizing Russia’s control of Crimea would legitimize crime’

For nearly two years in Russian captivity, Leniye Umerova clung to a single hope: that one day, she would return home — to Crimea.
“I thought about Crimea all the time,” Umerova told the Kyiv Independent. “I dreamed of going there without the …

Apr 24, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: 'Russian peace in all its glory' — Russian missile attack on Kyiv kills 12, injures 90

Key developments on April 24:
‘Russian peace in all its glory’ — Mass Russian missile, drone attack on Kyiv kills 12, injures 90
Europe rejects US push to recognize Russian occupation of Crimea, FT reports
NATO chief to reportedly urge US …

Apr 24, 2025

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Trump says both Russia and Ukraine 'want peace', sets deadline for deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said on April 24 that both Russia and Ukraine “want peace,” adding that he had set a deadline to finalize a deal aimed at ending the war.
“So we are thinking very strongly that they both want peace,” …

Apr 24, 2025

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‘No way to deal with Putin except for weapons:’ survivors of deadly Russian attack on Kyiv doubt Trump peace plan

Liudmyla Kapatsii, 75, and her daughter lingered in their apartment for a couple of extra minutes, doubting whether to go to the shelter after the air raid alarm woke them up around 1 a.m. on April 24, warning of a potential Russian missile attack. …

Apr 24, 2025

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NATO chief to urge US not to force Russia-friendly deal on Ukraine, FT reports

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is expected to use his visit to Washington on April 24 to urge the U.S. not to pressure Ukraine into accepting a peace agreement that favors Moscow, the Financial Times (FT) reported, citing three officials briefed …

Apr 24, 2025

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Boris Johnson blasts Trump peace plan after deadly Russian attack on Kyiv

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson condemned the U.S. government’s reported peace proposal for Ukraine on April 24, calling it a reward for aggression after a Russian missile attack killed at least 12 civilians and injured 90 in Kyiv. …

Apr 24, 2025

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'Impossible to believe' — in Kyiv, Trump's stance on Russia stuns after yet another deadly attack

U.S. President Donald Trump has once again failed to condemn his Russian counterpart in the aftermath of yet another devastating missile attack on Ukraine, casting further doubt on Washington’s ability to fairly broker a peace in the country. …

Apr 24, 2025

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US anger should be directed at Putin, not Ukraine, Macron says after deadly Russian strike on Kyiv

The United States' frustration over stalled peace talks on the war in Ukraine should be aimed solely at Russian President Vladimir Putin, not Kyiv, French President Emmanuel Macron said on April 24, the French television network BFM TV reported.
His …

Apr 24, 2025

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Russia expected London talks to collapse but allies showed unity, Zelensky says

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 24 that Russia had expected the previous day’s peace talks in London to unravel into a major scandal, but instead Ukraine and its allies showed a shared commitment to work towards peace.
The London …

Apr 24, 2025

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After Russia's deadly attack on Kyiv, Vance reposts denunciation of Zelensky

After a mass Russian missile attack on Kyiv that killed at least eight people, U.S. Vice President JD Vance on April 24 reshared a post denouncing President Volodymyr Zelensky and accusing him of being the main impediment to peace in Ukraine.
During …

Apr 24, 2025

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'Not necessary,' 'bad timing' — Trump 'not happy' with Russia's deadly attack on Kyiv

U.S. President Donald Trump on April 24 criticized Russia’s strike on Kyiv that killed eight civilians and injured 77, calling it “not necessary."
“I am not happy with the Russian strikes on Kyiv. Not necessary, and very bad …

Apr 24, 2025

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Ukraine's willingness to hold talks with Russia already 'a big compromise,' Zelensky says

Ukraine’s willingness to enter negotiations with Russia following a potential ceasefire is already a “big compromise” by Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelensky said during a press conference in South Africa on April 24.
Asked about the …

Apr 24, 2025

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Shoigu threatens Europe with nuclear weapons if Russia is faced with 'unfriendly actions'

Russia reserves the right to use nuclear weapons if faced with ‘unfriendly actions,’ Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu claimed in an interview with TASS state news agency on April 24.
Shoigu said Moscow was “closely …

Apr 24, 2025

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Russian ex-commander Popov jailed for 5 years, stripped of rank for fraud

Ivan Popov, a disgraced ex-commander of Russia’s 58th Army fighting in Ukraine, was sentenced by a Russian military court to five years imprisonment over a large-scale fraud, Interfax news agency reported on April 24.
Popov was also stripped of …

Apr 24, 2025

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UK bans export of video game controllers to Russia used to operate drones

London banned the export of video game controllers to Russia, which are used to pilot Russian drones on the front line in Moscow’s all-out war against Ukraine, the U.K. Foreign Ministry announced on April 24.
The new sanctions package includes …

Apr 24, 2025

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Europe rejects US push to recognize Russian occupation of Crimea, FT reports

Europe will not support any U.S. move to recognize Russian control over occupied Crimea and will not pressure Kyiv to accept it, the Financial Times (FT) reported on April 24, citing undisclosed Western officials.
The Trump administration’s …

Apr 24, 2025

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Syrian leader signals continued military ties with Russia, despite rejected Assad extradition

Syrian authorities requested Russia to extradite ousted dictator Bashar al-Assad, but were turned down, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said in an interview with the New York Times published on April 23.
Assad, a Moscow ally who had ruled Syria since …

Apr 24, 2025

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Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 13, injure at least 97 over past day

Russian attacks against Ukraine killed 13 people and injured at least 97 others over the past day, regional authorities said on April 24.
Ukrainian forces downed 64 out of the 145 Shahed-type drones and other drones, as well as 48 out of the 70 …

Apr 24, 2025

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Rubio, Witkoff reportedly clash over easing Russia sanctions; Trump admin denies

The Trump administration officials are debating the possibility of lifting sanctions on Russia’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline and other energy assets as part of peace efforts in Ukraine, Politico reported on April 23, citing five undisclosed …

Apr 24, 2025

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Ukraine, US to start working on free trade zone, Shmyhal says

Ukraine and the U.S. agreed to start working on a free trade zone between the two countries, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on April 23 after meeting U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington.
Ukraine and the U.S. launched initial talks …

Apr 24, 2025

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Zelensky posts 2018 US Crimea Declaration amid Trump's policy shifts

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 23 that Ukraine will always act in accordance with its Constitution, sharing a 2018 U.S. declaration denouncing Russian occupation of Crimea and reaffirming Ukraine’s territorial integrity.
Though …

Apr 24, 2025

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Trump declines to say whether he wants Ukraine to recognize Crimea as Russian

When pressed by reporters on April 23, U.S. President Donald Trump declined to weigh in on whether he wants Ukraine to recognize occupied Crimea as Russian territory, calling instead for the end to hostilities.
“I just want to see the war end, I …

Apr 24, 2025

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Trump says he may meet Putin 'shortly' after May Middle East visit

U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on April 23 that he may meet Russian President Vladimir Putin “shortly” following his trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates in May.
When asked by reporters whether Trump would …

Apr 24, 2025

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Trump: 'I think we have a deal with both,' Russia, Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump said on April 23 he believes a deal between Russia and Ukraine to end Russia’s war has been reached.
“I think we have a deal with both, I hope they do it,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.
Trump has …

Apr 24, 2025

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Explosions heard in Kyiv amid Russian missile attack

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A round of explosions occurred in Kyiv around 1:00 a.m. local time on April 24, according to a Kyiv Independent journalist on the ground.
Air defenses are in operation, Kyiv Mayor …

Apr 24, 2025

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'It's time to move forward,' Kellogg says following London peace talks

U.S. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg called for a peace deal to end Russia’s war against Ukraine on April 23, following his participation in a London meeting on Ukraine.
“It’s time to move forward on (U.S.) President (Donald) …

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Zelensky 'moving in the wrong direction' on peace talks, White House claims

President Volodymyr Zelensky is “moving in the wrong direction” in peace talks to bring an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on April 23.
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Ukraine war latest: US expects territorial concessions from Russia, Ukraine in potential peace deal

Key developments on April 23:
US expects territorial concessions from Russia, Ukraine in potential peace deal
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'US tells Russia crimes it commits are acceptable' — What recognition of Russia's occupation of Crimea would mean for Ukrainians, Crimean Tatars

The U.S. is reportedly considering officially recognizing Russian control over occupied Crimea as part of a potential peace agreement — a territorial concession that would kill the existing world order and is deemed unacceptable by Ukraine.
According …

Apr 23, 2025

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Kremlin spokesperson reiterates demands for Ukraine to give up territory in exchange for end to war

The war in Ukraine would end “instantly” if Kyiv agreed to withdraw from territory it currently controls and abandon its NATO ambitions, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said in an interview with the French outlet Le Point on April 23, reiterating …

Apr 23, 2025

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Ukraine insists on unconditional ceasefire at London peace talks

A Ukrainian delegation met with European officials and U.S. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg in London on April 23 to continue discussions on a possible path to peace, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said in a statement on X.
“During …

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Ukraine has no great options if US recognizes Crimea as Russian

Ukraine is facing a crossroads in its fight against Russia’s full-scale invasion, with the possibility of being forced to reject an unfavorable peace deal being imposed under huge pressure from the U.S.
The red line for Kyiv could be a reported …

Apr 23, 2025

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US envoy Witkoff to meet Putin in Moscow on April 25, media reports

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on April 25, Axios reported on April 23, citing an unnamed U.S. official.
The visit comes as the Trump administration intensifies efforts to broker a …

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Ukrainians react to US proposal of recognizing Crimea as Russian

The U.S. media outlet Axios reported on April 23 that the U.S. President Donald Trump administration’s final proposal for ending the Russia-Ukraine war included the U.S. de jure recognizing Russia’s annexation of Crimea and de facto …

Apr 23, 2025

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Trump says 'nobody is asking' Ukraine to recognize Crimea as Russian

President Donald Trump claimed in a post on his social media platform Truth Social that the U.S. is not forcing Ukraine to recognize Crimea as Russian, following reports a U.S. peace plan includes the U.S. formally recognizing Moscow’s illegal …

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If Trump recognizes Crimea, the biggest losers are Ukraine — and the US, experts say

As Ukrainian, American, and European officials meet in London to discuss a U.S. peace plan that includes recognizing Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea, experts warn that formally giving Crimea up to Russia would breach international law and …

Apr 23, 2025

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'Dangerous and cruel' — Trump's reported Crimea proposal sparks horror among Ukraine's lawmakers

Reports that the U.S. could formally give de jure recognition to Russia’s control over Crimea have landed like a bombshell in Kyiv, with lawmakers unanimous in their opposition to such a move, as well as issuing grave warnings about its …

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EU considers ways to ban new Russian gas contracts, Reuters reports

The European Commission is exploring options to legally prohibit EU companies from signing new contracts for the supply of Russian gas, Reuters reported on April 22, citing an undisclosed senior EU official.
The EU is also considering ways to allow …

Apr 23, 2025

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Downgraded peace talks between US, Ukraine, and European allies begin in London

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U.S., U.K., German, French, and Ukrainian officials began their meeting on April 23 to discuss a path toward ending the Russia-Ukraine war, Sky News reported.
The meeting was to be …

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'Ukraine ready to negotiate, but not surrender,' Deputy PM says amid strained peace efforts

Ukraine will not accept a peace agreement that would give Russia a chance to regroup for further attacks, and sees a full ceasefire as “the necessary first step,” Deputy Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko said on April 23.
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London talks suspended over 'lack of consensus on some issues,' Kremlin claims

A ministerial meeting of U.S., European, and Ukrainian officials was postponed due to a “lack of consensus on some issues, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on April 23 after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and others decided to skip …

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Ukraine Business Roundup — The mining company losing faith in Trump's minerals deal

The following is the April 22, 2025 edition of our Ukraine Business Roundup weekly newsletter. To get the biggest news in business and tech from Ukraine directly in your inbox, subscribe here.
As a U.S.-proposed deal for Ukraine’s natural resources …

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Trump admin fires coordinator responsible for collecting data on Russia's war crimes in Ukraine, WP reports

The Trump administration fired a coordinator responsible for collecting data on war crimes committed by Russia during its full-scale war against Ukraine, the Washington Post (WP) reported on April 22, citing its undisclosed sources.
The news comes as …

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'This is a very dangerous moment' — Zelensky warns against US withdrawal from peace effort

Ukraine does not want the U.S. to withdraw from peace talks on ending Russia’s full-scale invasion, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 22 during a press conference.
Zelensky’s statement comes as Washington has announced it is ready …

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Ukraine's, UK's defense and foreign ministers meet in London

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov are meeting their U.K. counterparts, David Lammy and John Healey, in London on April 23, Sybiha said.
“We are grateful to the U.K. for its leadership and support. …

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Vance expects territorial concessions from Russia, Ukraine in potential peace deal

U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on April 23 that the U.S. presented a “very explicit proposal” to Russia and Ukraine on a peace deal, repeating warnings Washington might drop its peace effort if the belligerent sides refuse.
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US not pushing for Ukraine's demilitarization as part of peace deal, Reuters reports

The U.S. does not call for reducing Ukraine’s military capabilities and is not opposed to a European peacekeeping force in the country, Reuters reported on April 23, citing two undisclosed diplomatic sources.
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Trump's reported 'final' ceasefire offer includes accepting Russian occupation, few benefits for Ukraine

The Trump administration’s final proposal for ending the Russia-Ukraine war included U.S. de jure recognition of Russia’s control over Crimea, along with de facto recognition of its occupation of other Ukrainian territories, Axios …

Apr 23, 2025

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European foreign diplomats, Sybiha to reportedly also skip London talks on Ukraine

Chief diplomats of the U.K., France, Ukraine, and Germany have suspended their plans to attend the talks in London on how to end Russia’s war against Ukraine, Sky News reported on April 23.
The news comes as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio …

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Ukraine shares evidence of Chinese citizens, companies involved in Russia's war

Kyiv has presented Beijing with evidence that Chinese citizens and companies have participated in Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, the Foreign Ministry reported on April 22.
The report comes less than a week after President Volodymyr …

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US judge orders Trump administration to restore Voice of America

A U.S. federal judge on April 22 ordered the Trump administration to restore all employees and contractors at Voice of America (VoA), saying the administration’s efforts to dismantle the outlet likely violated U.S. law.
As part of his …

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Rubio, Witkoff decline to attend Ukraine peace talks in London

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will not attend upcoming peace talks with Ukrainian and European officials in London, the Financial Times reported on April 22.
Representatives from Ukraine, the United …

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Ukraine war latest: Explosions rock what could be one of Russia's largest weapons arsenals in Vladimir Oblast

Key developments on April 22:
Explosions rock what could be one of Russia’s largest weapons arsenals in Vladimir Oblast
Putin offers US to freeze Ukraine war along current front line, FT reports
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Explosions rock Russian weapons arsenal in Vladimir Oblast, evacuations ordered

Explosions have erupted at a Russian weapons arsenal in Vladimir Oblast on April 22, causing a fire, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Telegram.
According to Ukrainian defense media outlet Militarnyi, the facility in question is Russia’s …

Apr 22, 2025

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Russia used Easter truce to regroup in Lyman sector, launched offensive after, military says

Russian forces in the Lyman sector of Donetsk Oblast violated the one-day Easter ceasefire, used it to regroup, and launched a large-scale infantry assault shortly after its end, Anastasiia Blyshchyk, spokesperson for Ukraine’s 66th Separate …

Apr 22, 2025

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This Ukrainian mining company is losing hope in Trump's minerals deal

Standing beside a sleepy village in Ukraine’s central Kirovohrad Oblast, the Zavalivskiy mine lies beneath layers of brown and pink earth, holding some 7.5 million metric tons of graphite ore — the second largest flake graphite mine in Europe.

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Apr 22, 2025

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US envoy Witkoff expected to visit Moscow this week, Putin aide says

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to visit Moscow this week, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov told Russian state-controlled media outlet Interfax on April 22.
“We are expecting (him),” Ushakov said when asked if Witkoff …

Apr 22, 2025

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Australia reacts to Russia’s ‘you have no cards’ warning regarding rumored military base in Indonesia

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has dismissed as “propaganda” an op-ed by Russia’s ambassador to Indonesia, Sergei Tolchenov, amid concerns of Moscow increasing its military presence in the region.
In the op-ed published in The …

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Crimean Tatar Mejlis rejects any international recognition of Crimea as Russian, chairman says

The Mejlis, the representative body of the Crimean Tatar people, will reject any international recognition of Russian-occupied Crimea as Russian territory, Refat Chubarov, the body’s chairman, said in a statement published on Facebook on April …

Apr 22, 2025

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S. Korea’s surprising sympathy for N. Korean POWs held by Ukraine

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India's Russian oil purchases nearing 2-year record

India’s imports of Russian crude are likely to hit 2.15 million barrels per day in April, the highest volumes since May 2023, Bloomberg reported on April 22, citing Kpler data.
Russian oil shipments appear to be picking up pace again after …

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Sean Penn makes his 4th visit to Ukraine during full-scale war, meets special forces

U.S. actor and film director Sean Penn met with the soldiers of the 3rd Regiment of the Special Operations Forces stationed in Kropyvnytskyi in Kirovohrad Oblast, according to a video posted on the unit’s Facebook on April 22.
The actor visited …

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Russia's Easter truce was a stunt to appease Trump, French minister says

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s so-called Easter truce was a “charm offensive” aimed at appeasing U.S. President Donald Trump, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot told FranceInfo on April 22.
The Trump administration has …

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Japan to provide Ukraine with geospatial intelligence, media reports

Japan’s Kyushu University Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space (iQPS) has agreed to provide Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) with synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery, Intelligence Online magazine reported on April 21. …

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Russia, Ukraine continued in hostilities despite Easter truce, UN says

Russia’s declared Easter truce failed to hold as both sides continued fighting, Stephane Dujarric, a spokesperson for the U.N. secretary-general, said on April 22 during a press briefing.
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Zelensky reportedly plans to attend Pope Francis's funeral

President Volodymyr Zelensky intends to attend Pope Francis’s funeral in the Vatican, as the preparations for the ceremony are underway, European Pravda reported on April 22, citing its undisclosed source.
Pope Francis died in his residence in …

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Most Americans say US losing global credibility under Trump, poll shows

Some 59% of Americans think that U.S. President Donald Trump is costing their country its credibility on the global stage, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll published on April 21.
Concerns about the U.S. global credibility under Trump are shared by …

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Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 5, injure 16 over past day

Russian attacks against Ukraine killed at least five civilians and injured at least 16 others over the past day, regional authorities reported on April 22.
Russian forces launched 54 drones from the Russian cities of Kursk, Bryansk, Millerovo, and …

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Russian car market faces 50% drop in demand, CEO warns

The Russian demand for domestically-made cars has dropped by about half, AvtoVaz CEO Maxim Sokolov told journalists on April 21, underscoring the challenges of the Russian automotive industry.
Sokolov, the chief executive of Russia’s largest …

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General Staff: Russia has lost 943,060 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 943,060 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on April 22.
The number includes 1,130 casualties that Russian forces suffered over …

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Kremlin weighed offering Moscow skyscraper to Trump, media reports

Russian officials discussed the possibility of reviving plans for a Trump Tower in Moscow to entice U.S. President Donald Trump to reset relations, the Moscow Times reported on April 21.
According to sources familiar with the matter, Kremlin …

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'No talks' of Trump visiting Moscow for May 9 victory parade, Kremlin says

Kremlin spokesman Dimitry Peskov said on April 21 that there are currently “no talks” of U.S. President Donald Trump visiting Moscow for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s May 9 Victory Parade.
Russian state media reported that Putin …

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Russia open to direct talks with Ukraine, Putin claims

Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to holding bilateral talks with Ukraine to advance a ceasefire deal, the Kremlin said on April 21.
There have been no direct talks between Russia and Ukraine since shortly after Moscow launched its full-scale …

Apr 21, 2025

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As tensions mount in US embassy in Kyiv, former official breaks silence

As U.S. President Donald Trump is pursuing rapprochement with Russia, the country’s embassy in Kyiv is facing internal strain.
Following the change in administration, Bridget Brink, who had been the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine since 2022, was …

Apr 21, 2025

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'I didn't have time to think. I just acted' – how brave teen rescued people in Sumy attack

On a quiet morning on April 13, Maryna Illiashenko and her 13-year-old son Kyrylo were taking a bus through the city of Sumy to see his grandmother, as they often do on Sundays.
It was a route they knew by heart — one they’d taken countless …

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‘There was no ceasefire’ — U.S.-brokered energy truce fails to secure lasting results in Ukraine

A partial ceasefire on energy strikes, brokered separately by the U.S. with Moscow and Kyiv last month, failed to deliver on its promise, diminishing hopes for a swift end to the war in Ukraine.
Ukraine’s government says it has recorded over thirty …

Apr 21, 2025

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Ukraine waiting for answer from Russia on civilian infrastructure ceasefire

Ukraine is waiting for a “clear answer” from Russia regarding its proposal for a 30-day ceasefire on attacks against civilian infrastructure, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 21.
Zelensky proposed a ban on long-range drone and …

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SBU says it detained '5 pro-Russian agitators' for promoting Kremlin narratives, justifying war crimes

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) detained five individuals accused of spreading pro-Russian propaganda and publicly justifying war crimes committed by Russian forces, the agency reported on April 21.
Among those detained is a former member of …

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Ukraine war latest: Russia announces 'resumption' of hostilities after Easter ceasefire as Kyiv reports 3,000 violations

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Russia announces ‘resumption’ of hostilities after Easter ceasefire as Kyiv reports violations
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Ukraine, US, UK, France to meet in London on April 23 for peace talks, Zelensky says

Representatives from Ukraine, the United Kingdom, France, and the United States will meet in London on April 23 to continue talks on a potential ceasefire in Russia’s war against Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on April 21. …

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Critical week for Ukraine begins as Trump hopes to 'end war'

U.S. President Donald Trump declared that Russia and Ukraine could reach a war-ending deal “this week,” as his team threatens that Washington could ditch the peace talks efforts if no step is taken in the near future.
“Both will then …

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Trump sees 'very good' chance for Ukraine ceasefire as US proposes major concessions

U.S. President Donald Trump said there is a “very good” chance of a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, he told reporters during an Easter event at the White House on April 21.
“I will be giving you full details over the next three …

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US recognizing Crimea as Russian would be 'much worse than Munich in 1938,' Ukrainian lawmaker says

The global consequences of the U.S. recognizing Crimea as Russian territory would be “much worse than Munich in 1938,” a Ukrainian lawmaker has told the Kyiv Independent.
The potential diplomatic move is reportedly one of several options …

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How Russia violated its own “Easter ceasefire” in Kharkiv Oblast

UKRAINE, KHARKIV OBLAST, Apr 21 — During the "Easter ceasefire," the Russian army continued the attacks in Kharkiv Oblast, reported Ukraine's officials and military. Gwara Media talked to several brigades, stationed in different sections of the …

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Norway's PM, finance minister to meet Trump on April 24 to discuss Ukraine, trade

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere and Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on April 24, the prime minister’s office announced on April 21.
The leaders will discuss the security …

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UK to boost explosives production, reduce reliance on US arms, Times reports

The United Kingdom will significantly ramp up domestic production of military-grade explosives to reduce its reliance on U.S. and French imports, the Times reported on April 20.
The effort is part of a wider trend among European and other allies to …

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Nearly 100 days of Trump, and Putin is still calling the shots

It has been nearly 100 days since Donald Trump returned to the U.S. presidency and Russian missiles continue to rain down on Ukrainian civilians. Despite Trump’s pledge to end the war on “day one,” peace is nowhere in sight. When will the …

Apr 21, 2025

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Pope Francis has died aged 88, Vatican says

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, at the age of 88, in his residence in Vatican City, the Vatican news service reported.
“At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was …

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'No NATO, US recognizing annexation of Crimea' — Washington awaits Kyiv's response to ceasefire pitch, WSJ reports

Ukraine is under pressure to respond this week to a U.S. proposal on concluding the war with Russia, which includes the possibility of Washington recognizing Moscow’s 2014 annexation of Crimea and barring Ukraine from NATO, the Wall Street Journal …

Apr 21, 2025

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Moscow court fines Google for disclosing data on Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine

A Moscow court has found Google, owned by U.S. tech giant Alphabet, guilty of disclosing personal data of Russian servicemen killed in Ukraine, Russia’s state-run TASS news agency reported on April 21.
The ruling reportedly stems from a YouTube video …

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Belarus welcomes Easter truce, hopes for 'de-escalation,' foreign ministry claims

Belarus has welcomed an Easter truce between Ukraine and Russia, the Belarusian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on April 20.
Russia declared a temporary Easter ceasefire from April 19 until midnight on April 21 despite later violating the truce …

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Trump hopes Russia, Ukraine 'make a deal this week,' promises 'big business' with US

Russia and Ukraine will be able to “do big business” with the United States if they secure a peace deal in the next week, U.S. President Donald Trump wrote in a social media post on April 20.
Trump’s comments come shortly after he …

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Republican And Trump Voter: Marine Scout Sniper Fights 728 Days In Ukraine

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US wants Putin to extend Easter truce beyond Sunday, State Department says

The United States aims to secure “a full and comprehensive ceasefire” in Ukraine beyond a temporary Easter truce, a U.S. State Department spokesperson said on April 20 in a statement emailed to Reuters.
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Czech FM dismisses Putin's Easter truce as 'media stunt'

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s declaration of a temporary ceasefire on the Easter holiday amount to little more than “a media stunt,” Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky said on April 20.
Putin announced on April 19 that an …

Apr 20, 2025

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Putin's strategic 'Easter Ceasefire': a tactical move to deceive and prepare for escalation

The "Easter ceasefire," as Ukrainian analyst Oleksandr Kovalenko suggests, aims to maintain Washington's favorable stance while preparing for renewed offensives. Despite Russian President Vladimir Putin announcing this ceasefire, Russian forces have …

Apr 20, 2025

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Scoop: Trump envoy’s conflict of interest: a Russia-linked business partner

Editor’s note: Please don’t take our war correspondence for granted. Investigative journalism like this is among the hardest forms of reporting.

If you’d be disappointed if The Counteroffensive didn’t exist anymore, you should probably upgrade to a …

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US, Iran agree to begin drafting framework for potential nuclear deal, Reuters reports

Iran and the United States have agreed to begin drafting a framework for a potential nuclear agreement, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi announced on April 19 following four hours of indirect talks in Rome. A U.S. official confirmed the …

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Ukrainian diplomat urges Merz to deliver Taurus missiles to Kyiv, lead Europe in ending Russia’s war

Ukrainian diplomat Andrii Melnyk has called on Germany’s incoming chancellor, Friedrich Merz, to fulfill his campaign promise and immediately deliver 150 Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine, alongside a broader set of decisive actions to stop Russia’s …

Apr 20, 2025

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UK, Italy urge Russia to accept full ceasefire in Ukraine

The foreign ministries of the United Kingdom and Italy urged Russia to accept an unconditional ceasefire in separate statements on April 19, hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a temporary truce over Easter weekend.
Putin said he …

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Kyiv can end martial law if war ends by August, official says

Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, could legally suspend martial law if the war with Russia ends by August 2025, Defense Committee Secretary Roman Kostenko said in an interview with New Voice (NV).
President Volodymyr Zelensky first …

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Putin announces Easter ceasefire, calls on Ukraine to follow

Editor’s note: This is a developing story.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary ceasefire on the Easter weekend, ordering a halt to all military action from 6 p.m. Moscow time on April 19 until midnight on April 21.
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6 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day

Russian attacks across Ukrainian regions injured at least six civilians over the past day, local authorities reported on April 19.
According to the Ukrainian Air Force, Russia deployed eight missiles of different types, and 87 long-range drones – 33 …

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Republican US Congressman Fitzpatrick visits Ukraine’s front line, signs a shell for Putin

U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, a pro-Ukraine Republican representing Pennsylvania, visited Ukrainian troops near the front line on April 18, following his meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv.
“These are amazing soldiers, the …

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Russian attacks cause blackouts in Sumy Oblast after Moscow says energy truce over

Blackouts have been reported in Sumy oblast after Russian strikes near Konotop and surrounding settlements on April 18.
The attacks come shortly after Moscow announced an end to the partial ceasefire on energy infrastructure strikes in effect between …

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Trump admin considers recognizing Russian control of Crimea as part of peace deal, Bloomberg reports

The United States is prepared to recognize Russia’s control over Crimea as part of a broader peace agreement between Moscow and Kyiv, Bloomberg reported on April 18, citing people familiar with the matter.
The potential concession signals President …

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What to know about the 5 ‘key territories’ at the heart of Ukraine peace talks

As U.S. officials continue to push for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, five Ukrainian territories have emerged as a central focus — and sticking point — in the negotiations.
“This peace deal is about these so-called five territories,” U.S. …

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As Trump mulls cuts, NATO's integrity is on the line

With the start of Donald Trump’s second term in office, NATO finds itself on shaky ground — reports that the U.S. president might cut the alliance’s funding do little to ease fears.
A leaked White House memo revealed plans to slash the …

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Ukraine war latest: US proposes leaving occupied areas under Russian control, easing sanctions, Bloomberg reports

Key developments on April 18:
U.S. proposes leaving occupied areas under Russian control, easing sanctions, Bloomberg reports
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'You're fools' — US may 'take a pass' on Ukraine-Russia talks if either side stalls, Trump says

Washington is ready to cease its mediation efforts to end Russia’s war against Ukraine if one of the sides “makes it very difficult” to settle, U.S. President Donald Trump told journalists on April 18.
“If for some reason one …

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Kremlin spokesman claims 'progress' in peace talks but says energy ceasefire period has expired

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on April 18 that there had been progress in peace talks but added that the one-month period for a ban on energy infrastructure strikes had expired.
He did not elaborate on whether Russia is planning to resume …

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Trump on the Ceasefire. Memorandum on Economic Partnership. Russian Intelligence Found Fascism in EU

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Kremlin announces end of ceasefire on Ukraine energy strikes

The Kremlin announced that the month's ceasefire on Russian strikes targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure has expired, yet Russian President Vladimir Putin has not issued new orders,said Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.

"The month has indeed …

Apr 18, 2025

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US proposes leaving occupied areas under Russian control, easing sanctions, Bloomberg reports

U.S. proposals for a peace deal to end Russia’s war against Ukraine would leave the occupied territories under Russian control and ease sanctions against Moscow, Bloomberg reported on April 18, citing unnamed European officials.
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Vance 'optimistic' about efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war

The United States remains hopeful that Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine can be brought to an end, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said during a visit to Italy on April 18, Reuters reported.
“I want to update the prime minister ( …

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New round of US, Ukraine minerals deal talks to begin April 24, official says

A new round of negotiations on the minerals agreement between the U.S. and Ukraine will begin in Washington on April 24, Deputy Economy Minister and Trade Representative Taras Kachka said, Ukrinform reported.
The talks follow the signing of a …

Apr 18, 2025

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Ukraine brings back bodies of over 900 fallen soldiers

Ukraine has repatriated the bodies of 909 soldiers killed in the war with Russia, Ukraine’s Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of POWs announced on April 18.
These included service members killed in the Kurakhove, Pokrovsk, Bakhmut, …

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US reportedly tells European allies it seeks Ukraine ceasefire within weeks

U.S. officials told European counterparts during meetings in Paris on April 17 that they aim to secure a full ceasefire in Ukraine within weeks, Bloomberg reported, citing undisclosed sources.
The effort marks a renewed push by the administration of …

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China rejects Zelensky's claim of arms deliveries to Russia as 'groundless'

China’s Foreign Ministry on April 18 dismissed President Volodymyr Zelensky’s accusation that Beijing is supplying weapons to Russia, calling the claim “groundless,” Reuters reported.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian …

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Ukraine-US minerals deal to respect EU entry efforts; talks to conclude on April 26, memorandum says

The Ukrainian government on April 18 published the text of a recently signed memorandum outlining a pending minerals agreement with the United States.
The memorandum says that the future deal lays the foundation for establishing a joint reconstruction …

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US may drop Russia-Ukraine ceasefire efforts unless progress is made, Rubio says

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The U.S. will cease its attempts to negotiate a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia in the following days if there is no signal that an agreement is reachable, U.S. Secretary of …

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Russia calls Ukraine ceasefire 'unrealistic' despite Trump's peace efforts

A full ceasefire in Ukraine is “unrealistic,” Russia’s U.N. Ambassador Vasily Nebenzya said during an April 17 briefing, challenging diplomatic efforts to halt the fighting.
The statement came more than a month after Ukraine agreed …

Apr 18, 2025

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US, Ukraine sign memorandum on minerals deal, Deputy PM says

The U.S. and Ukraine have signed a memorandum of understanding on a minerals deal that is yet to be finalized, Deputy Prime Minister and Economic Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko said on April 17.
U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators have made “significant …

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US presents 'outlines of a durable, lasting peace' to Ukraine, Russia, Europe

The U.S. has provided Ukraine, Russia, and Europe with “outlines of a durable and lasting peace,” U.S. State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said on April 17.
The U.S. and Ukraine have signed a memorandum of understanding on a minerals …

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Meloni, Trump meet in Washington, discuss Ukraine ceasefire, US tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met in Washington on April 17 to discuss a “just and lasting peace” for Ukraine and U.S. tariffs imposed on the EU.
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China Betrayed by Russia? Trump Targets Beijing & EU’s Sanctions Storm!

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‘This is a murder’ – Zelensky rebukes Trump for calling deadly Sumy strike a mistake

President Volodymyr Zelensky reacted on April 17 to U.S. President Donald Trump’s characterization of a deadly Russian missile strike on Sumy as a “mistake,” pointing to the deliberate nature of the strike that killed at least 35 civilians.
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Ukraine, US may sign minerals deal on April 24, Trump says

Ukraine and the U.S. may sign a minerals deal on April 24, U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on April 17.
“We have a minerals deal, which I guess is going to be signed on Thursday, next Thursday,” Trump said during a press …

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‘Territories are first and foremost people:’ Zaporizhzhia, Kherson residents anxiously watch Witkoff debate the land they stand on

Zaporizhzhia — During what would usually be evening rush hour in Zaporizhzhia, cars move easily through main streets that were once choked with traffic. As the shadows grow longer, soldiers calmly remove camouflage netting from the air defense …

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Witkoff spreads Kremlin narratives, has no mandate to discuss Ukrainian territory, Zelensky says

President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff of spreading Russian propaganda and overstepping his authority by discussing Ukrainian territory in back-channel peace talks with Moscow.
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Russian ruble becomes top-performing currency amid Trump trade war, peace hopes

The Russian ruble has posted the world’s strongest gains against the U.S. dollar in 2025, surpassing traditional safe-haven assets like gold, Bloomberg reported on April 15.
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Trump's DC attorney pick made over 150 appearances on Kremlin propaganda outlets

U.S. President Donald Trump’s candidate for the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, Ed Martin, appeared more than 150 times on Russian state-run propaganda outlets RT and Sputnik between 2016 and 2024, the Washington Post reported on …

Apr 17, 2025

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Top Ukrainian officials arrive in Paris for talks with European, US officials

Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov arrived in Paris on April 17 to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine and meet visiting U.S. officials.
“As part of the visit, a series …

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Putin praises Musk as visionary, likens him to Soviet-era space icon Korolov

Russian President Vladimir Putin on April 16 lauded U.S. tech billionaire Elon Musk as a trailblazing visionary, comparing him to legendary Ukraine-born Soviet rocket scientist Serhii Korolov during a speech at Bauman Moscow State Technical …

Apr 17, 2025

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EU fails to agree on sanctions on Russian LNG, Reuters reports

The EU has shelved the idea of banning Russian liquified natural gas (LNG) imports due to opposition from some members and uncertainty about alternative supplies, Reuters reported on April 16, citing undisclosed EU officials.
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Nearly 102,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine identified by media investigation

Russian independent media outlet, Mediazona, in collaboration with the BBC Russian service, has confirmed the identities of 101,833 Russian military personnel killed in Ukraine.
Mediazona’s latest report covers the period of February 24, 2022 …

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Trump extends US sanctions on Russian ships for another year

U.S. President Donald Trump has extended sanctions on Russian and Russian-affiliated vessels, according to a U.S. Federal Register document released on April 15 and scheduled for publication on April 17.
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Apr 16, 2025

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Russia’s War Funding Crisis, Trump’s Tariff Shifts and Europe’s Strategic Response | News Pulse

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Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian drones reportedly strike another Russian missile brigade linked to Sumy attack

Key developments on April 16:
Ukrainian drones reportedly strike another Russian missile brigade linked to Sumy attack
North Korea earns over $20 billion aiding Russia’s war effort, report says
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Trump Is Down On 200B - What Will Ukraine Say?

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EU confirms discussions on possible deployment of 'military advisors' to Ukraine

The European Union is considering sending “military advisors” to Ukraine to organize training for the Ukrainian military, European Commission spokesperson Anitta Hipper said on April 16 at a press briefing in Brussels.
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Apr 16, 2025

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Russia has violated ‘energy ceasefire’ more than 30 times, Ukraine says

Russia has violated a partial ceasefire covering energy infrastructure more than 30 times since it was agreed in March, targeting critical infrastructure across Ukraine, a Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on April 16.
“We regularly send …

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Kyiv’s fate is shaping how Tehran plays the nuclear game

As the United States and Iran engage in renewed nuclear negotiations, the shadow of Ukraine looms large over Tehran’s strategic considerations. Recent indirect talks in Muscat, Oman — facilitated by Omani intermediaries — mark a significant …

Apr 16, 2025

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Zelensky proposes to use EU funds and frozen Russian assets to buy Patriot missiles amidst Trump's opposition

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has suggested using EU financial resources and frozen Russian assets to purchase hundreds of Patriot missiles from the United States, reports Germany’s Bild, emphasizing that former U.S. President Donald Trump …

Apr 16, 2025

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Trump's Ukraine peace push is really about business — and Putin knows it

The American and Russian delegations that just met in Istanbul had made it clear that they were there to discuss the normalization of their diplomatic missions’ work, not the war in Ukraine. But such engagement is a clear corollary to U.S. President …

Apr 16, 2025

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Tariffs destroyed Ukraine’s automotive industry. Is the U.S. next?

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'Significant progress' — Ukraine, US to conclude minerals deal in 'near future,' Deputy PM says

U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators have made “significant progress” in talks on a minerals deal, which will be concluded in the “near future,” Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko said on April 16. …

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Denmark to send unarmed soldiers to Ukraine for drone warfare training

The Danish Armed Forces plan to send unarmed troops to Ukraine for short-term training courses to study the country’s drone warfare tactics, Major General Peter Boysen, Denmark’s commander-in-chief, told state broadcaster TV 2 on April …

Apr 16, 2025

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Italy transfers $28 million to restore Ukraine's energy infrastructure

The Italian government has transferred the first 25 million euros ($28.3 million) installment to help rebuild Ukraine’s war-damaged energy infrastructure, the Italian Embassy in Ukraine told the Kyiv Independent on April 16.
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Trump officials 'fed up' with Europe's efforts to strengthen Ukraine, Economist reports

Some Trump administration officials are dissatisfied with European countries' ongoing support for Ukraine, underscoring the growing rift between Washington and Europe, the Economist reported on April 15, citing undisclosed diplomatic sources. …

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US softens demands on Ukraine minerals deal after Washington talks, Bloomberg reports

The Trump administration has lowered the payback for the provided aid it seeks under a minerals agreement with Ukraine from $300 billion to $100 billion, Bloomberg reported on April 16, citing undisclosed sources.
The news comes following technical …

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1 killed, 27 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day

Russian attacks across Ukrainian regions killed at least one civilian and injured at least 27 over the past day, regional authorities reported on April 16.
Moscow’s forces attack Ukrainian towns and villages on a daily basis, inflicting civilian …

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Ukraine-US talks on minerals deal going 'in a positive mood,' Zelensky says

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 15 that negotiations on a key minerals agreement with the U.S. are progressing positively, following a round of technical consultations held in Washington on April 11.
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Economic partnership with US could spur Russia to end war, White House says

Economic partnerships with the United States could provide Russia with an incentive to end the full-scale war against Ukraine, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a briefing on April 15.
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'First to suffer' — Russia singles out Poland, Baltics in threat to NATO

Poland and the Baltic states would be the “first to suffer” in a direct conflict between NATO and the Russian Federation, Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergey Naryshkin said on April 15.
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Apr 15, 2025

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Orbán’s EU Standoff, Trump’s Peace Efforts, and Ukraine’s Weapon Surge! | News Pulse

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Russia’s deadliest attacks on civilians since the start of the full-scale invasion

After Russia launched a missile strike at the city of Sumy on Palm Sunday — killing 35 civilians, including children, and injuring over 100 others — U.S. President Donald Trump wrote off the attack as a “mistake.”
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Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian forces target Russian missile brigade behind deadly Sumy attack; Witkoff unveils '5 territories' deal for Russia

Key developments on April 15:
Ukrainian forces target Russian missile brigade behind deadly Sumy attack
Witkoff says ‘5 territories’ key to proposed Russia-Ukraine deal after meeting Putin
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Our readers' questions about the war, answered. Vol. 8

Editor’s note: We asked members of the Kyiv Independent community to share the questions they have about the war. Here’s what they asked and how we answered.
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Russia sees no 'clear outlines' yet of agreement with US on war in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesperson says

The Kremlin sees no “clear outlines” of an agreement with the United States on the war in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on April 15, according to Russian state news agency TASS.
Peskov’s remarks follow a meeting between U.S. Special …

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US blocking G7 statement denouncing Russia's Sumy strike, Bloomberg reports

The U.S. has told the other G7 members it would not support a joint statement condemning Russia’s deadly attack on Sumy last week so as not to disrupt peace efforts, Bloomberg reported on April 15, citing undisclosed sources.
Russia launched the …

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EU readies 'plan B' for bypassing Hungary's Russia sanctions veto, RFE/RL reports

EU legal experts are exploring a potential method of preventing Hungary from derailing the extension of sanctions imposed on Russia this July, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reported on April 15.
The European bloc has adopted 16 packages of sanctions …

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Poland, Czechia reportedly push to restrict Russian diplomats' movement in Schengen

Poland and Czechia are spearheading efforts to restrict the free movement of Russian diplomats within the Schengen Area, citing concerns over espionage and sabotage, Polish media Rzeczpospolita reported on April 15, citing undisclosed officials.
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Ukraine has liberated Dniproenerhiia village in Donetsk Oblast, commander claims

Ukrainian forces have recaptured the village of Dniproenerhiia in Donetsk Oblast’s Volnovakha district and advanced in two key front-line sectors in the past two months, Lieutenant General Serhii Naiev, commander of the Vuhledar tactical group, …

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EU to unveil delayed Russian energy phase-out plan by May 6

The European Commission will present by May 6 a long-awaited roadmap detailing how the EU will phase out Russian fossil fuel imports, Reuters reported on April 14.
The strategy, originally scheduled for release last month, was postponed amid growing …

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Vance accuses Zelensky of 'absurd' criticism of siding with Russia

U.S. Vice President JD Vance on April 15 pushed back against criticism from President Volodymyr Zelensky, saying it was “absurd” to accuse Washington of siding with Russia, Reuters reported.
“I think it’s sort of absurd for …

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Witkoff says '5 territories' key to proposed Russia-Ukraine deal after meeting Putin

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said on April 14 that his recent talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin were “compelling” and centered around a possible peace deal based on the status of “five territories."
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White House reportedly seeks to defund NATO, UN in State Department cuts

U.S. President Donald Trump’s White House is proposing dramatic cuts to the U.S. State Department’s budget, including halting nearly all funding to NATO, the U.N., and over 20 other international organizations, the Washington Post …

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Zelensky's 'always looking to purchase missiles' — Trump dismisses Ukraine's request to buy Patriots

U.S. President Donald Trump on April 14 dismissed President Volodymyr Zelensky’s request to buy Patriot air defense systems, accusing him of “always looking to purchase missiles” while falsely blaming Kyiv for instigating the war …

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Europe's overall Ukraine aid outpaces US by $26 billion, report says

Total assistance allocated by Europe to Ukraine since 2022 stands at 138 billion euros ($157 billion), 23 billion euros ($26 billion) more than the U.S., according to an April 15 report by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy’s Ukraine Aid …

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US lawmakers push new aid for Ukraine, tougher sanctions on Russia, Reuters reports

Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced new legislation on April 15 to boost support for Ukraine in its war with Russia, in what sources familiar with the effort told Reuters was another attempt to press the Trump administration for …

Apr 14, 2025

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All the president's men: Inside the closed world of Putin's key advisors

In Russian politics, all eyes are focused on one man: Russian President Vladimir Putin. But as ceasefire talks continue, the world’s attention has also been drawn to those sent forward to do the Kremlin’s bidding — whether at the …

Apr 14, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine developing strategic-level air defense system; Russia intensifies assaults against Kharkiv Oblast

Key developments on April 14:
Ukraine developing strategic-level air defense system, foreign minister says
Russia tries to land troops, break through Ukrainian defenses near Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast, military says
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Ukraine denies 100,000 troop casualty claim, reveals true war toll

In a recent CBS News 60 Minutes interview, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was said to discuss the death toll of Ukrainian troops during the ongoing war. However, according to Presidential Spokesman Sergey Nikiforov, the Ukrainian leader did …

Apr 14, 2025

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Russia accuses Ukraine of breaking energy strike moratorium

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov laid accusations at Ukraine's door for breaching an agreed pause on energy-related attacks, attributing the blame to Ukrainian leadership under President Zelensky. The Russian government suggests growing tensions …

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German, French energy giants consider restoring gas supplies from Russia's Gazprom, Reuters reports

A number of energy companies in France and Germany are considering resuming gas supplies from Russia, Reuters reported on April 14.
Following the outbreak of the full-scale war in 2022, the European Union has restricted energy imports from Russia, …

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Day after Russia kills civilians in Sumy, Kremlin claims deliveries of Taurus missiles will lead to escalation

The supply of long-range German Taurus missiles to Ukraine will lead to an “inevitable escalation,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on April 14, according to the Russian news agency Interfax.
Peskov’s statement comes as …

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Ukraine developing strategic-level air defense system, foreign minister says

Ukraine is designing its own strategic-level air defense system, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced on April 14 during a speech at the EU Foreign Ministers Council meeting.
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Ukrainian officials have …

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Kyiv invites EU leaders on May 9 to counter Putin’s victory parade

Ukraine has invited top European Union officials to visit Kyiv on May 9 in a symbolic move to counter Russian President Vladimir Putin’s annual Victory Day parade in Moscow, Politico reported on April 14, citing Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.
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Ukraine submits proposals to US on minerals agreement, Deputy PM says

Ukraine submitted a set of proposals to the U.S. during technical consultations on a key minerals agreement held in Washington on April 11, Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna confirmed on April 14.
“This is a positive sign in itself that …

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'Extremely useful' — Kremlin praises Putin-Witkoff meeting

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent talks with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff were “extremely useful,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on April 14, according to the Russian state-owned news agency TASS.
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Russia's Lavrov says NATO 'should have been dissolved'

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claimed on April 12 that NATO “lost its meaning” after the Soviet Union collapsed and “should have been dissolved,” adding that the matter is still relevant today.
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Ukraine ready to buy 10 Patriot systems for $15 billion, Zelensky says

Ukraine is ready to purchase 10 U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems for $15 billion to shield densely populated cities from ongoing Russian missile and drone attacks, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with CBS News released on April …

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Russia 'mocking' US ceasefire efforts by attacks on Sumy, Kryvyi Rih, Polish FM says

Poland’s Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski on April 14 condemned Russia’s recent deadly attacks on Ukrainian cities, accusing Moscow of mocking U.S.-led ceasefire efforts and escalating violence despite Ukraine’s commitment to peace.
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Russian attacks kill 40, injure 141 across Ukraine in deadliest day in months

At least 40 people were killed and 141 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past day, regional officials reported on April 14, marking one of the deadliest days in recent months.
The worst death toll resulted from a Russian ballistic …

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Merz signals Ukraine could use Taurus missiles to target Crimea, Kerch Bridge

Friedrich Merz, Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting, suggested on April 13 that long-range Taurus missiles, if delivered to Ukraine, could be used to target strategic Russian military infrastructure in occupied Crimea, including the Kerch Bridge.
In an …

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Hungary should decide on Ukraine's EU bid via referendum, Orban's rival says

Hungary should hold a referendum on Ukraine’s accession to the European Union, opposition leader Peter Magyar said on April 13, pledging to restore Hungary’s credibility within NATO and the EU, Reuters reported.
Magyar, who plans to …

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General Staff: Russia has lost 933,980 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 933,980 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on April 14.
The number includes 1,310 casualties Russian forces suffered just over …

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Russia's attack on Sumy 'terrible,' military aid should never have been 'allowed,' Trump says

Russia’s attack on Sumy was “terrible,” but the U.S. should never have “allowed” Ukraine to receive billions of dollars in military aid, U.S. President Donald Trump said on April 13.
“I think it was terrible, and I …

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'The security of the world is at stake,' Trump should visit Ukraine, Zelensky says

“The security of the world is at stake” if Russia advances further, and U.S. President Donald Trump should visit Ukraine to witness Russia’s war, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with CBS News released on April 13. …

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'They are not afraid' — Zelensky calls for increased international pressure after Russian attack on Sumy

The international community must increase pressure on Russia following its deadly Palm Sunday attack on the Ukrainian city of Sumy, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his evening address April 13.
Russia attacked Sumy with ballistic missiles armed …

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Ukraine's intelligence reveals Russian brigades responsible for Sumy attack

Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR), published the identities of the Russian military brigades responsible for the deadly attack on Sumy on April 13.
Budanov reported that the Russian 112th and 448th missile brigades …

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Turkey to hold Black Sea security meeting with Russia and Ukraine

Turkey will host a Black Sea security meeting with Russian and Ukrainian representatives on April 15-16, Turkish media outlets reported on April 13.
The meeting in Ankara will take place less than a month after the U.S. on March 25 announced an …

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US offers sympathy to Ukraine after deadly Sumy attack — but no mention of pressure on Russia

U.S. officials responded to Russia’s deadly Palm Sunday attack on Sumy with condolences for Ukraine, but no calls for increased pressure on Moscow.
Russia targeted Ukraine’s northeastern city of Sumy with ballistic missiles the morning of …

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Ukraine war latest: Russian strike kills at least 34, injures 117 in Sumy on Palm Sunday

Key developments on April 12-13:
Russian strike kills at least 34, injures 117 in Sumy on Palm Sunday
‘There’s a point at which you have to either put up or shut up’ — Trump says on Russia-Ukraine talks
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Russia used cluster munitions in deadly attack on Sumy, US ambassador says

Russia deployed cluster munitions in its deadly Palm Sunday missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy, outgoing U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink said on April 13.
Russia attacked the northeastern city with ballistic missiles on the morning …

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'Everything was black' — Russia's Palm Sunday attack on Sumy kills over 30, injures 117 amid ceasefire talks

The burnt shell of a red bus lied in the center of Sumy after Russia launched two ballistic missiles hurtled at city on April 13 — not one passenger survived, Anna Shpurik, a journalist at local media Cukr told the Kyiv Independent following the …

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'Crosses any line of decency' — US Envoy Kellogg condemns Russian attack on Sumy

Russia’s deadly Palm Sunday missile strike on the city of Sumy “crosses any line of decency,” U.S. Special Envoy to Ukraine Keith Kellogg said on April 13 in a post condemning the attack.
Russia launched two ballistic missiles at …

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'A war crime' — European leaders react to Russia's Palm Sunday attack on Sumy that killed dozens

European leaders have condemned Russia’s missile attack on Ukraine’s northeastern city of Sumy that killed at least 32 people, including two children, and injured 84.
Russia on April 13 launched two ballistic missiles at the city in …

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Russian strike kills at least 21 in Sumy on Palm Sunday

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story.
A Russian ballistic missile strike killed multiple people in the city of Sumy on the morning of Palm Sunday, Sumy Mayor Artem Kobzar reported on April 13.
There are 21 confirmed dead and at least 20 …

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Explosion rocks thermal plant in Russia

An explosion rocked a thermal power plant in the Russian city Orenburg, the local Emergency Services Ministry reported on April 13.
As a result, a fire broke out at a substation in the morning, leaving many local residents without power. There were no …

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General Staff: Russia has lost 932,670 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 932,670 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on April 13.
The number includes 1,220 casualties Russian forces suffered just over …

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'There’s a point at which you have to either put up or shut up' — Trump says on Russia-Ukraine talks

President Donald Trump said on April 12 that negotiations for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine were “going fine,” but emphasized that a resolution must come soon.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump added that …

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Trump extends Biden's sanctions executive order against Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order extending for one year the sanctions against Russia originally imposed by former President Joe Biden in April 2021 over Russia’s harmful foreign activities, according to an April 11 document from …

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US and Iran conclude first round of indirect talks in Oman over nuclear program negotiations

Iran and the U.S. held indirect talks in Oman on April 12, according to Iranian media sources.
This marks the first round of negotiations between Tehran and the current U.S. Donald Trump administration, following years of heightened tensions.
The …

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Russian drone attack kills 1, injures 2 in Kherson Oblast

A Russian drone strike killed one man and injured two others in Ukraine’s southern Kherson Oblast, according to Kherson Governor Oleksandr Prokudin.
On April 12, Russian forces attacked a civilian vehicle in the Dniprovskiy district, Prokudin said. …

Apr 12, 2025

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Forget Ovechkin and Washington. The Kyiv Capitals are playing for the survival of Ukrainian hockey

It’s late in the second period of game four of the Ukrainian national hockey championship on April 2, and the upstart Kyiv Capitals, only in its second season, leads against established Hockey Club (HC) Kremenchuk and its star-studded roster. …

Apr 12, 2025

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The 280,000 Ukrainians at risk of U.S. deportation

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RFE/RL Ukraine editorial office cutting broadcasts, places employees on leave amid 'financial challenges'

The editorial office of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Ukraine announced on April 11 that it was reducing its broadcasts and placing a number of it employees on leave as the U.S. government-funded media organization continues to endure …

Apr 12, 2025

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Trump 'frustrated with both sides' amid ongoing peace talks, White House says

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on April 11 that U.S. President Donald Trump has been “continually frustrated” with both Ukraine and Russia as peace talks continue to drag on.
“I think the president has …

Apr 12, 2025

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Fires, injuries reported after Russian drone attack on Kyiv

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Russian forces launched drone attacks on Kyiv overnight on April 12, causing multiple fires and injuring at least two people, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.
In the Darnytskyi district …

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US, Ukraine minerals deal negotiations 'antagonistic,' Reuters reports

Ongoing talks between Kyiv and Washington on securing a critical minerals deal continue to be tense, with a source familiar with the discussion describing the negotiating atmosphere as “very antagonistic,” Reuters reported on April 11. …

Apr 12, 2025

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Kyiv hires US law firm Hogan Lovells to advise on minerals deal

Ukraine’s Justice Ministry has hired the American-British law firm Hogan Lovells for assistance in negotiating a critical minerals deal with the United States, according to a filing under the U.S. Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).
The …

Apr 12, 2025

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Ukraine can be split like postwar Germany after peace deal, Kellogg suggests

Ukraine could be partitioned into separate zones as part of a peace deal with Russia, U.S. President Donald Trump’s Special Envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, said in an interview with the Times on April 11.
Kellogg proposed establishing a …

Apr 11, 2025

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Putin, Witkoff discuss 'aspects of Ukrainian settlement,' Kremlin says

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U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded their talks, which focused on the “Ukrainian settlement,” the Kremlin said on April 11.
The talks, held in …

Apr 11, 2025

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Ukraine ready to buy more air defense systems, Zelensky says

Kyiv is prepared to purchase additional air defense systems to better protect Ukrainian cities from Russian attacks, President Volodymyr Zelensky said during his evening address on April 11.
The need for more air defenses was the focus of his address …

Apr 11, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: US envoy Witkoff proposes giving Russia 'ownership' of Ukrainian regions, Reuters reports

Key developments on April 11:
US envoy Witkoff proposes giving Russia ‘ownership’ of Ukrainian regions, Reuters reports
Trump urges Russia “to get moving” to end war against Ukraine
Putin meets U.S. envoy Witkoff to discuss …

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US envoy Witkoff proposes giving Russia 'ownership' of Ukrainian regions, Reuters reports

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has told President Donald Trump that giving Moscow “ownership” of four occupied Ukrainian regions would be the fastest way to achieve a ceasefire, Reuters reported on April 11, citing two unnamed U.S. …

Apr 11, 2025

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Trump urges Russia 'to get moving' to end war against Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on the Truth Social platform on April 11 that Russia “has to get moving” to end its war against Ukraine.
“Russia has to get moving. Too many people are dying, thousands a week, in a terrible and …

Apr 11, 2025

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Record Aid From Partners in Ramstein. Trump's Ultimatum to Putin. 'Shadow' Russian Tanker Detained

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U.S. Envoy Witkoff heads to Russia for high-stakes Ukraine ceasefire talks with Putin

In a swift move, U.S. Special Representative Steve Witkoff is heading back to Russia for another crucial meeting with President Putin today. This development was initially reported by Axios, supported by data from the air traffic monitoring service …

Apr 11, 2025

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Hockey celebrates Ovechkin, but Putin is the real winner

Alexander Ovechkin has become the greatest goal scorer in National Hockey League (NHL) history — an extraordinary accomplishment that cements his legacy as one of hockey’s most influential figures. For fans around the world, the Washington Capitals’ …

Apr 11, 2025

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Putin to meet US envoy Witkoff to discuss Ukraine, Kremlin confirms

Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff on April 11 to discuss a path toward a settlement in Ukraine, the Kremlin’s spokesperson said, according to the state-owned news agency …

Apr 11, 2025

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5 key steps for Europe to bolster defense against Russia

The European Commission recently unveiled a plan for rearming the European Union and strengthening the bloc’s defense capabilities. By 2030, the Commission intends to arm Ukraine and develop member states’ militaries to the extent needed to deter or …

Apr 11, 2025

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Russia might try to secure deal with US on May 9, Estonian defense minister says

Moscow may attempt to strike some kind of a ceasefire deal with the U.S. on May 9, the day Russia celebrates victory in World War II, Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur said on April 11.
“Take the Feb. 24 (when Russia launched its full-scale …

Apr 11, 2025

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'Today we will pledge billions' for Ukraine — allies begin Ramstein-format meeting in Brussels

The 27th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) in Brussels on April 11 will gather representatives of some 40 countries, including the U.S., German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius told journalists.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth …

Apr 11, 2025

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Trump may impose new Russia sanctions if ceasefire not reached by end of April, Axios reports

U.S. President Donald Trump could impose additional sanctions on Russia if a ceasefire with Ukraine is not reached by the end of April, Axios reported on April 11, citing an undisclosed source.
The warning follows Ukraine’s agreement to a full …

Apr 11, 2025

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6 countries ready to send troops for Ukraine 'reassurance force' so far, AFP reports

Only six countries have said so far that they are ready to deploy troops to Ukraine as part of the international “coalition of the willing” in case of a ceasefire, AFP reported on April 10, citing undisclosed European officials.
The U.K., …

Apr 11, 2025

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Ukrainian troops reportedly face issues with some German weapons

Ukrainian front-line units are struggling with several German-supplied weapons systems due to technical vulnerabilities, limited spare parts availability, and complicated maintenance, the newspaper Spiegel reported on April 10, citing internal German …

Apr 11, 2025

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Trump's envoy Witkoff to meet Putin on April 11, Axios reports

Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for the Middle East, traveled to Russia to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on April 11, Axios reported, citing its source and FlightRadar data.
This would mark the third meeting …

Apr 11, 2025

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UK reportedly considers 5-year troop deployment to Ukraine to help rebuild army

The U.K. is weighing plans to send British troops to Ukraine for up to five years as part of a broader European-led effort to rebuild Kyiv’s military, the Telegraph reported on April 10.
Military planners in London and Paris believe such a …

Apr 11, 2025

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'Nothing else can be discussed' about Russia, Ukraine until 'the killing stops,' US State Department says

A ceasefire that would put a stop to the “meatgrinder” in Ukraine is the key condition for any future discussions on the Russia-Ukraine war, U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce told journalists on April 10.
“It is a …

Apr 11, 2025

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EU to support Ukraine's defense industry with over $2 billion from Russian assets

The European Union will dedicate 2.1 billion euros ($2.4 billion) in revenue generated from frozen assets of the Russian Central Bank to Ukraine’s defense industry, the EU’s Ambassador to Ukraine, Katarina Mathernova announced on April …

Apr 11, 2025

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Ambassador Brink leaves post due to disagreements with Trump administration, FT reports

U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink is leaving her post as a result of policy disagreements with the Trump administration, the Financial Times (FT) reported on April 10.
Earlier in the day, State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce announced that …

Apr 11, 2025

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Putin will not be tried in absentia while president, Euronews reports

The Council of Europe’s special tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine will not try Russian President Vladimir Putin in absentia for as long as he remains in office, Euronews reported on April 10, citing unnamed European …

Apr 11, 2025

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'Not a peacekeeping force' — UK defense minister clarifies role of coalition troops after summit

Troops deployed to Ukraine to monitor a potential ceasefire as part of the “coalition of the willing” will not act as a traditional peacekeepers, but as a support to Ukraine’s own forces, U.K. Defense Minister John Healy said on …

Apr 10, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: US ambassador to Ukraine to resign

Key developments on April 10:
US ambassador to Ukraine to resign, State Department tells Kyiv Independent
‘Before I got there, I had never held a weapon’ — Ukraine shows interrogation of Chinese POWs
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Chinese POW says he doesn’t want to return to Russia, hopes to go back to China

A Chinese soldier captured while fighting alongside Russian forces said he wants to return to China rather than go to Russia, according to a new interrogation video published on April 10 by President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Ukraine on April 8 announced …

Apr 10, 2025

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US senators submit bill to crack down on Russia's shadow fleet

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced legislation on April 9 to intensify the enforcement of sanctions against Russia’s shadow fleet of oil tankers, seeking to crack down on oil shipments that fund Moscow’s war against Ukraine, …

Apr 10, 2025

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US Ambassador to Ukraine to resign, State Department tells Kyiv Independent

U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink intends to resign from her post early, the State Department spokesperson told the Kyiv Independent.
“Ambassador Brink is stepping down after three years in Ukraine,” the spokesperson said.
U.S. …

Apr 10, 2025

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Russian troops kill 4 Ukrainian POWs in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, AP video shows

Russian forces have executed four Ukrainian prisoners of war near the village of Piatykhatky in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, drone footage published by the Associated Press on April 10 suggests.
In the video, the four seemingly unarmed POWs are seen emerging …

Apr 10, 2025

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Russian missile attack kills 1, injures 6 in Dnipro

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A Russian missile strike on the city of Dnipro killed a 42-year-old man and injured six others on April 10, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Governor Serhii Lysak reported.
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Apr 10, 2025

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Ukraine won't accept any limits on its army in talks with Russia, official says

Ukraine will not agree to any restrictions on its armed forces' size or combat readiness as part of negotiations with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Deputy Chief of Staff Pavlo Palisa told Reuters in an interview published on April 10. …

Apr 10, 2025

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4 things you need to know about Viktoria Spartz, the Ukrainian-born US lawmaker

This week a spotlight has once again been shone on Victoria Spartz, the Ukrainian-born Republican lawmaker who is not a stranger to controversy.
Born in Chernihiv Oblast, she moved to the U.S. in 2000. She was elected to Congress three times, in 2020, …

Apr 10, 2025

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US-Russia talks in Istanbul were 'constructive,' State Department says

The U.S. State Department described the April 10 talks between Washington and Moscow in Istanbul as having a “constructive approach,” according to an official statement.
The closed-door consultations lasted approximately six hours. …

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Moldovan FM invites Musk to see impact of US aid amid USAID freeze

Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi has extended a public invitation to tech billionaire and senior adviser to the U.S. President Elon Musk to visit the country and see firsthand the impact of U.S. development aid, …

Apr 10, 2025

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Estonia passes law targeting Moscow-linked church ties

The Estonian parliament passed a law on April 9 that will require religious organizations to cut ties with foreign institutions that incite violence or hatred, mandating the Estonian Orthodox Church to sever its connection with the Moscow …

Apr 10, 2025

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The Counteroffensive: Can Ukraine's military survive without Elon Musk's Starlink systems?

After a busy day at work as a software engineer, Oleg Kutkov returns to his apartment in Kyiv. He steps out onto the balcony — but not to smoke or water the flowers. Oleg’s balcony is a workshop. There, he repairs Starlink terminals damaged at the …

Apr 10, 2025

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In first such case, Russia's ex-proxy in Crimea convicted of breaching UK sanctions

Dmitry Ovsiannikov, formerly a Russian-installed head of occupied Sevastopol in Crimea, was found guilty on April 9 of violating British sanctions in the first such ruling.
A London court found the 48-year-old guilty of circumventing sanctions between …

Apr 10, 2025

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'Supporting Ukraine is America first' — Trump's spiritual advisor, Pastor Mark Burns

When U.S. President Donald Trump paused military aid to Ukraine last month, the man described as his “spiritual advisor,” Pastor Mark Burns, backed the decision.
This week, Burns is urging him to send Kyiv more tanks, fighter jets, and air …

Apr 10, 2025

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Ukraine Business Roundup — Tariff war

The following is the April 9, 2025 edition of our Ukraine Business Roundup weekly newsletter. To get the biggest news in business and tech from Ukraine directly in your inbox, subscribe here.
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'Coalition of the willing' for Ukraine stalls over lack of US backstop, Bloomberg reports

The effort of the British- and French-led “coalition of the willing” to provide security guarantees to Ukraine faces delays due to missing commitments from the U.S., Bloomberg reported on April 9, citing undisclosed sources.
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Foreign companies funding Ukraine's army to face re-entry ban in Russia, media reports

Foreign companies that left Russia and financed Ukraine’s army, as well as companies branded as “foreign agents,” will not be allowed to return to the country’s market, Russian state-controlled RBC news agency reported on …

Apr 10, 2025

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Hegseth to join Ramstein summit online, media reports

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will join the upcoming Ramstein-format meeting through a video conference despite earlier rumors he might skip the summit entirely, Defense News reported on April 8, citing U.S. and European official sources.
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Apr 10, 2025

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US-Ukraine technical consultations on minerals deal to start on April 11, deputy PM says

Ukraine will begin technical consultations with the U.S. on the minerals agreement on April 11, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration and Justice Minister Olha Stefanishyna said, as reported by Interfax-Ukraine on April 10. …

Apr 10, 2025

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US, Russia start closed talks in Istanbul on embassy operations, media reports

U.S. and Russian delegations have begun another round of talks regarding the work of embassies at the Russian Consulate in Istanbul on April 10, Russian state-controlled news agency TASS reported.
The consultations between Washington and Moscow will …

Apr 10, 2025

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Russia seeks sanctions relief, resource deal with US via negotiator Dmitriev, Zelensky says

Moscow is using its negotiator, Kirill Dmitriev, to lead discussions with the U.S. on resource development and a partial unblocking of frozen Russian assets, President Volodymyr Zelensky told journalists on April 9.
Dmitriev, who heads the …

Apr 10, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Russia's spring offensive 'already begun;' over 160 Chinese nationals fight against Ukraine

Key developments on April 9:
Over 160 Chinese nationals fight for Russia in Ukraine, obtained documents show
Russia’s spring offensive has “effectively already begun,” Syrskyi says
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Apr 9, 2025

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Trump halts tariffs for 90 days on most countries, raises them for China

U.S. President Donald Trump raised tariffs on China to 125% but authorized a 90-day tariff pause on other countries effective immediately, he said on Truth Social on April 9.
The move came a day after Trump raised tariffs on China from 54% to 104%. In …

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Zelensky: Ukraine ready for minerals deal with US, but only on equal terms

Ukraine is open to signing a minerals deal with the United States, but only if it ensures equal partnership and respects Ukrainian sovereignty, President Volodymyr Zelensky told journalists on April 9.
Zelensky said the Ukrainian government welcomes …

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Ukraine open to buy US military aid package for $50 billion, Zelensky says

Ukraine is ready to pay up to $50 billion for a future military aid package from the U.S., President Volodymyr Zelensky told journalists on April 9.
Zelensky’s statement came as future U.S. aid to Kyiv remains uncertain amid President Donald …

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Inadvertently, Trump is killing russian economy but what about Europe? | Wrap-up

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Over 160 Chinese nationals serve in Russian army, leaked documents allege

At least 163 Chinese nationals are serving in Russia’s Armed Forces as of early April, according to Ukrainian intelligence documents seen by the Kyiv Independent on April 9.
“There are 155 Chinese citizens who are fighting against …

Apr 9, 2025

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EU set to greenlight first response to US tariffs

EU member states backed the introduction of trade countermeasures against the U.S. on April 9 in response to Washington’s recent tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum, the European Commission announced.
In mid-March, U.S. President Donald …

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Can Ukrainian soldiers survive without Musk’s Starlink?

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We don’t just opine about the state of world affairs. We do thorough reporting, introducing you to the human stories of those living through global events – and …

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Ukraine ready to negotiate 'abolition of duties' on all US goods amid Trump's tariffs

Ukraine is ready to negotiate with the U.S. the lifting of all tariffs on American goods, Deputy Economy Minister and Trade Representative Taras Kachka told Ukrainska Pravda in an interview published on April 8.
Kachka said Ukraine was prepared to …

Apr 9, 2025

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Russian general suspected of fraud to reportedly lead Storm-Z penal unit in Ukraine

Russian Major General Ivan Popov, the former commander of the 58th Combined Arms Army suspected of large-scale fraud, signed a contract with the Russian Defense Ministry to go fight in Ukraine, pro-state outlet Kommersant reported on April 9.
Popov is …

Apr 9, 2025

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Europe warns US that sudden troop reduction may destabilize NATO's defenses, Bloomberg reports

European allies have urged the U.S. to coordinate any reduction of its military presence on the continent, warning that an uncoordinated withdrawal could destabilize NATO’s eastern defenses, Bloomberg reported on April 9, citing undisclosed …

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EU transferring new $1-billion tranche for Ukraine covered by frozen Russian assets

The EU is allocating another financial assistance tranche of 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) as part of the G7 loan program for Ukraine, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on April 9.
“We are grateful to our partners for supporting the …

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Global Supply Chains Under Threat: Trump’s Tariffs Shake World Markets

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US aid has dropped, main support comes from Europe, Syrskyi says

U.S. military assistance to Kyiv has decreased, with European countries now providing the main portion of aid, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said in an interview with the LB.UA outlet published on April 9.
Washington has been Kyiv’s …

Apr 9, 2025

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Trump spares Russia from tariffs, but oil price plunge could wreck war economy regardless

U.S. President Donald Trump has inadvertently hit Russia’s economy after his “Liberation Day” tariffs caused oil prices to drop drastically on April 7, with potentially massive ramifications for the Kremlin’s ability to fund its …

Apr 9, 2025

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Russian offensive operations reportedly intensify across Ukraine's front line

Russian offensive operations across the front line in Ukraine have intensified just as Washington is pushing for a truce, CNN reported on April 9, citing Ukraine’s General Staff and soldiers.
The news comes as Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr …

Apr 9, 2025

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Trump’s tariffs risk disaster while bipartisan Russia strategy offers hope

There is unfortunately absolutely nothing good to say about the announcements U.S. President Donald Trump made during his recent “Liberation Day” event in the White House Rose Garden. Try as one might to “sane-wash” Trump’s economic policies, there …

Apr 9, 2025

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Trump is setting Europe up for failure in a new Cold War

U.S. President Donald Trump’s radical changes to U.S. foreign policy have led many to suspect that he wants to align America more with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the long term. The expectation now is that the United States, China, and …

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Russia's spring offensive has 'already begun,' Syrskyi says

Russia’s new spring offensive against Ukraine “has actually already begun,” Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said in an interview with the LB.UA outlet published on April 9.
Syrskyi’s comments come after President Volodymyr …

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US made 'no decision' yet on cutting military presence in Europe, Pentagon says

The United States has not made a final decision on reducing its military presence in Europe, the Pentagon press office told Polish broadcaster TVP Info on April 8.
“No decision has been made yet,” the Pentagon said. “The U.S. …

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Ukrainian diaspora groups urge NHL to reject games with Russian league

More than 30 Ukrainian-American and Ukrainian-Canadian groups are urging the National Hockey League (NHL) to reject the idea of organizing matches against teams from Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).
In a letter sent on April 7 to NHL …

Apr 9, 2025

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'Morons and crooks' — Ukrainian-born US lawmaker slams media, Zelensky after controversial remarks

U.S. Congressional Representative Victoria Spartz issued a statement on April 8 in response to media coverage of her comments on the war in Ukraine.
The Ukrainian-born lawmaker stirred controversy called on President Volodymyr Zelensky to and …

Apr 9, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Kyiv captured 2 Chinese nationals fighting for Russia, Zelensky says

Key developments on April 8:
Ukraine captured 2 Chinese nationals fighting for Russia, Zelensky says
Russian forces sometimes outnumber Ukraine 10 to 1 in Lyman sector, military says
More Patriot systems for Ukraine the “best support” from …

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In Kyiv, skepticism about ceasefire reigns as Russia ramps up deadly attacks and US remains mute

Following weeks of loud statements and attempts at diplomacy, the lack of clarity feels unsettling.
Ukraine had agreed to a full ceasefire and got nothing in return. Russia had refused to comply. Over the past week, Russia further escalated its …

Apr 8, 2025

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Does Trump have red lines with Russia? The question has experts stumped

He’s been “pissed off,” “not happy,” and “very angry,” but so far, U.S. President Donald Trump is yet to take any concrete action to force Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to a full ceasefire.
Trump …

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NEWSFLASH: Chinese soldiers fighting for Russia captured by Ukraine

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The Ukrainian military has captured two Chinese citizens who were fighting in the Russian army. This happened in the Donetsk region, …

Apr 8, 2025

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Trump About Russians Bombing Ukraine. Largest NATO Air Training. Norway's Shells Aid to Ukraine

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US to relocate troops, equipment from key Ukraine aid hub in Poland

The U.S. Army Europe and Africa Command announced on April 8 that American personnel and equipment will be relocated from Poland’s Jasionka Airport, a key logistics hub for delivering military aid to Ukraine.
“The important work of …

Apr 8, 2025

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BREAKING: Ukraine captured 2 Chinese nationals fighting for Russia, Zelensky says

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Ukrainian troops have captured two Chinese nationals who were fighting in the ranks of the Russian military against Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 8.
“We …

Apr 8, 2025

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US considering withdrawing 10,000 troops from Eastern Europe, NBC News reports

Senior U.S. Defense Department officials are considering withdrawing up to 10,000 troops from Eastern Europe, NBC News reported on April 8, citing six U.S. and European officials briefed on the discussions.
The move would scale back the temporary …

Apr 8, 2025

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'We will not look away' — Belgian PM visits Bucha

Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever, Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot, and Defense Minister Theo Francken, arrived in Kyiv on April 8, meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The delegation also visited Bucha, a suburb northwest of Kyiv which became …

Apr 8, 2025

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Zaluzhnyi reveals details of Wiesbaden HQ in Ukraine's war effort, calls it 'secret weapon'

Valerii Zaluzhnyi, former commander-in-chief and current ambassador to the U.K., described the joint Ukrainian-U.S. headquarters in Wiesbaden, Germany, as a “secret weapon” for planning military operations during the war.
“This …

Apr 8, 2025

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Kyiv responds to Ukrainian-born US lawmaker's controversial comments on Zelensky, occupied territories

Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry has hit back at remarks from a Ukrainian-born U.S. lawmaker who said Kyiv should cede territory to Russia, and President Volodymyr Zelensky should resign.
In an interview with the Telegraph published on April 7, …

Apr 8, 2025

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Trump 'not happy' with Russian bombing of Ukraine, says he 'doesn't know what's happening there'

U.S. President Donald Trump said he was “not happy” with Russia’s intensified attacks on Ukraine, while speaking during an Oval Office meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on April 7.
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Trump announces Iran nuclear talks, Russia ready to mediate

U.S. President Donald Trump said on April 7 that direct talks between the United States and Iran are underway to discuss Iran’s nuclear program.
Speaking at a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump announced that a …

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US did not impose tariffs on Russia 'because we're not doing business,' Trump says

The U.S. did not impose tariffs on Russia, despite imposing tariffs on over 180 different countries and territories, because “we’re not doing business” with Russia, U.S. President Donald Trump said on April 7.
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Trump's Tariffs Work Outside of Logic – EU Research Fellow

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Trump and Rubio Take Hardline Stance Against Putin’s Delays!

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As peace talks stumble, can Ukraine hold the line against Russia's spring offensive?

In a way unseen since the start of the full-scale invasion, the daily grind of the front line in Russia’s war against Ukraine has taken the back seat in world headlines.
The dizzying U.S. President Donald Trump-led attempts to negotiate peace in …

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Ukraine war latest: Russia claims capture of Sumy Oblast village, Ukraine denies

Key developments on April 7:
Russia claims capture of Sumy Oblast village, Ukraine calls it “disinformation campaign”
Russian forces push to secure ground west of Oskil River in Kupiansk sector, Ukraine says
Over 77,000 Russian targets hit, …

Apr 7, 2025

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Trump "Doesn’t Like" Continuation of Russian Missile Strikes | Wrap-up

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Presidential candidate Victor Ponta vows to end Ukrainian grain exports via Romania if elected

If elected president, former Prime Minister Victor Ponta told Reuters he will ban the export of Ukrainian grain through the country’s Black Sea ports to protect local farmers.
Bucharest plays a crucial role in Ukrainian exports amid …

Apr 7, 2025

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No talks yet with Trump administration on Russian sanctions relief, EU envoy says

The European Union has not yet had a discussion with the U.S. about any easing of sanctions imposed on Russia as part of a potential ceasefire deal, David O’Sullivan, the bloc’s sanctions envoy, said in an interview with Bloomberg TV, …

Apr 7, 2025

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Ukraine’s democracy faces collapse as civil society aid disappears

The space for civil society and a free press is shrinking dramatically after U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration launched a war against American aid, which had long supported crucial social initiatives and journalism in countries in need. …

Apr 7, 2025

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US’s only Ukrainian-born lawmaker says Ukraine should cede land to Russia, demand Zelensky's resignation

Victoria Spartz — the only Ukrainian-born member of the U.S. Congress — has said Ukraine should cede land to Russia, and its people should demand the resignation of President Volodymyr Zelensky.
In an interview with the Telegraph published on April 7, …

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Russia has found yet another excuse not to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine, and it's not even a new one

Russia’s now weeks-long refusal to agree to a full ceasefire in Ukraine continued on April 7, with the Kremlin falling back on debunked tropes about “extremist nationalists” in order to justify continuing the war.
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Mineral diplomacy or modern-day extortion in Ukraine?

Eleven years ago, Russia seized Ukrainian territory by force. Three years ago, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Today, Ukraine faces a new threat to its sovereignty: U.S. President Donald Trump’s demand that the country hand over a …

Apr 7, 2025

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'Increasing brutality' reported as Poland-Belarus border crisis escalates

The migrant crisis on the Poland-Belarus border is escalating with “increasing brutality,” the Polish Border Guard and Polish media reported on April 5.
Tensions between Poland, a NATO country, and Russian ally Belarus have surged …

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Russian forces push to secure ground west of Oskil River in Kupiansk sector, Ukraine says

Russian troops are stepping up efforts to gain territory on the western bank of the Oskil River, launching intensified assaults in the Kupiansk direction, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine’s military said April 7.
Kupiansk has remained a focal point of military …

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Eutelsat can't match Starlink's scale in Ukraine, CEO admits

Ukraine has no viable alternative to Elon Musk’s Starlink network for secure satellite communications, Eutelsat CEO Eva Berneke told Politico on April 7, despite ongoing efforts to build up alternative capacity.
Berneke acknowledged that …

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US increasingly polarized over Ukraine support as Trump's 'America First' deepens party divide

Republican voters are increasingly opposed to sending military aid to Ukraine, according to a Wall Street Journal poll published April 6, highlighting a growing divide in the U.S. along party lines.
The poll found 83% of Democratic voters support …

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Russia's continued strikes on Ukraine show it seeks 'further war, not peace,' Poland says

Poland has condemned Russia’s continued strikes on Ukrainian cities, saying that Moscow’s actions prove it seeks “further war, not peace,” the Polish Foreign Ministry said in a statement on April 6.
"Poland strongly …

Apr 7, 2025

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Russia claims capture of Sumy Oblast border village, Ukraine calls it 'disinformation campaign'

Russia claimed on March 6 that its forces had seized the village of Basivka in Sumy Oblast, but Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service denied the report, describing it as part of a “disinformation campaign."
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General Staff: Russia has lost 925,020 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 925,020 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on April 7.
This number includes 1,350 casualties Russian forces suffered just over …

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'I don’t like the bombing' — Trump responds to Russia-Ukraine peace talks question

U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his call for a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war on April 6, urging Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop the violence.
“We are talking to Russia. We would like them to stop,” Trump told …

Apr 7, 2025

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US citizen to be forcibly admitted to psychiatric hospital in Moscow ahead of trial

A U.S. citizen awaiting trial in Moscow has been forcibly placed in a psychiatric hospital, according to Russian state media reports on April 6.
Joseph Tater, 46, was arrested in August 2024 after being accused of assaulting a police officer during …

Apr 7, 2025

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Russian sensors found tracking UK nuclear submarines, Sunday Times reports

Russian sensors, believed to be part of an effort to spy on the U.K.’s nuclear submarines, have been discovered concealed in the waters surrounding Britain, the Sunday Times reported on April 5.
The U.K. military has discovered several of these …

Apr 7, 2025

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Russia excluded from US tariff list due to ongoing ceasefire negotiations, White House says

White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said on April 6 that Russia was excluded from the U.S. tariff list due to ongoing peace negotiations with Ukraine.
In an interview with ABC News, Hassett explained that U.S. President Donald …

Apr 6, 2025

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Putin’s Answer To Trump’s – "I Haven’t K*lled Enough Yet!" | Weekly Wrap-up

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Moscow announces beginning of 'respectful dialogue' and new talks with the US

Kremlin negotiator Kirill Dmitriev announced on April 6 that new contacts between Russia and the United States could take place as early as next week.
Dmitriev, in an interview with Russia’s state-controlled TV Channel One, expressed “cautious …

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'Shoot them' — Russian commander ordered troops to open fire on their comrades, intercepted call suggests

Intercepted calls released by Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) suggest a Russian commander losing his temper and ordering his soldiers to shoot at their own comrades in a neighbouring unit.
“Fk the 55th (an adjacent Russian unit), …

Apr 6, 2025

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US neo-Nazi terrorist group pays recruits to carry out attacks in Ukraine, Guardian reports

A U.S. neo-Nazi terrorist group with links to Russia is offering locals payment to carry out attacks, the Guardian reported on April 5.
Russia actively tries to recruit civilians in Ukraine to spy on military targets and carry out terrorist attacks …

Apr 6, 2025

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Minerals deal disrupted by those with 'their hand in the till,' US official claims

The minerals deal between Ukraine and the U.S. is a “win-win,” but has been thrown off by Ukrainian leadership, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed in an interview released on April 4 with U.S. far-right political commentator …

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Zelensky welcomes French, British army chiefs in Kyiv, talks troop deployment

President Volodymyr Zelensky had met on April 5 with British Admiral Antony Radakin and French General Thierry Burkhard who head the Defence Staff of their respective countries.
“There is tangible progress and initial details on how the partner …

Apr 5, 2025

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Putin’s Ceasefire Delay: Will Trump Outlast Putin’s Games?

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Ukraine investigating leaked U.S. minerals deal, FT reports

Ukraine is reportedly investigating the source of a leaked draft of the minerals deal with the U.S.
The administration of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has directed the security services to find the leakers, the Financial Times reports.
The …

Apr 5, 2025

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"Russia owes an answer to the US" — West pushes Putin on ceasefire deal

After convening in Brussels on April 3 and 4, NATO’s representatives are demanding an immediate response from Russian President Vladimir Putin to a ceasefire deal that the U.S. and Ukraine have already agreed to.
“Today, Russia owes an answer …

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Kremlin negotiator travels beyond just US to push for release of frozen Russian assets, Zelensky says

Kremlin negotiator Kirill Dmitriev has been visiting not only the United States but several other countries in an effort to unlock frozen Russian assets, President Volodymyr Zelensky said at a briefing on April 4.
Since 2022, G7 nations have frozen …

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Trump admin mistakenly informs Ukrainian refugees they must leave US immediately, CBS reports

The Trump administration acknowledged on April 4 that it had mistakenly informed some Ukrainian refugees their legal status in the U.S. was being revoked and that they needed to leave immediately, CBS News reported.
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Europe must agree on roadmap to reduce reliance on US defense, Finnish minister tells FT

Europe must establish a clear roadmap in coordination with the United States to gradually take on more of the continent’s defense responsibilities, Finland’s Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen told the Financial Times (FT).
Hakkanen noted that Europe …

Apr 4, 2025

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Who is Kirill Dmitriev, Putin's Trump-whisperer

Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, has become a key figure in the Kremlin’s outreach to the Trump administration.
Russian President Vladimir Putin appointed the 49-year-old Kyiv native as special envoy for economic …

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Ukraine war latest: US to know whether Russia 'serious about peace' with Ukraine in coming weeks, Rubio says

Key developments on April 4:
US to know whether Russia ‘serious about peace’ with Ukraine in coming weeks, Rubio says
US, Russia make ‘significant progress’ towards Ukraine ceasefire deal, Kremlin negotiator claims
Trump’s …

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Publishing house of Harvard’s Ukrainian Research Institute latest target of Trump’s federal budget cuts

The future of Harvard’s Ukrainian Research Institute (HURI) publishing program is in jeopardy, as it has become the latest target of sweeping grant cuts under the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Any Ukraine-Russia peace deal will be 'difficult to digest,' Turkish FM says

Any peace deal between Ukraine and Russia will be “difficult to digest,” but it is preferable to continued war, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told Reuters on April 4.
“It will be extremely difficult to digest any …

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Armenian president signs law to begin EU accession process

Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan signed a law on April 4 to formally begin Armenia’s accession process to the European Union, Armenia’s presidential press service announced.
The document does not mean immediate accession, but …

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Kyiv: Ukraine strives to ensure sovereignty in U.S. minerals agreement

Ukraine is currently conducting domestic procedures to finalize a minerals agreement with the United States, said Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha as reported by Suspline.

Currently, the document is under review to ensure it aligns with …

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US to know whether Russia 'serious about peace' with Ukraine in coming weeks, Rubio says

The U.S. will know within weeks whether Russia is serious about a peace deal with Ukraine, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on April 4, Reuters reported.
“We will know soon enough, in a matter of weeks, not months, whether Russia is serious …

Apr 4, 2025

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Trump to attend NATO summit in The Hague in June, Sikorski says

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the NATO summit in The Hague in June, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said on April 4, Reuters reported.
The announcement follows comments from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who said Trump is …

Apr 4, 2025

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Ukraine analyzing minerals deal with US for compliance with constitution, foreign minister says

Ukraine is conducting an internal audit regarding the minerals deal with the U.S, analyzing its compliance with the Ukrainian Constitution, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha told Suspilne on April 4.
The news comes after Washington and Kyiv reportedly …

Apr 4, 2025

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Kremlin denies Putin, Trump to have phone call in coming days

Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump are not scheduled to have a phone conversation in the coming days, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on April 4, the state news agency TASS reported.
Earlier in the day, Politico …

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Trump waiting for Kirill Dmitriev to report to Putin before taking further Ukraine ceasefire steps, Bloomberg reports

The U.S. is waiting for Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev to report to Russian President Vladimir Putin before taking any next steps in peace talks, Bloomberg reported on April 4, citing a person familiar with the discussions.
Dmitriev met with U.S. …

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Trump's tariffs may hit US defense production including F-35 fighter jet, air defense projects, Politico reports

Tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump could seriously hit the U.S. defense industry, complicating international cooperation and increasing the cost of manufacturing military equipment, Politico reported on April 4.
Trump unveiled a sweeping …

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Danish PM decries US threats to annex Greenland

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen slammed the U.S. on April 3 for its repeated threats to take over Greenland.
“You cannot annex another country… Not even with an argument about international security,” Frederiksen said on …

Apr 4, 2025

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Trump's team advises against calling Putin, NBC reports

U.S. President Donald Trump’s inner circle opposes him making phone calls to Russian President Vladimir Putin, NBC News reported on April 3, citing two unnamed officials.
On March 30, Trump said he is “very angry” at Putin but plans …

Apr 4, 2025

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US, Russia make 'significant progress' towards Ukraine ceasefire deal, Kremlin negotiator claims

The United States and Russia have made “significant progress” towards a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine, Kremlin negotiator Kirill Dmitriev said on April 3 following talks with officials at the White House.
“Significant progress has …

Apr 3, 2025

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Final Warning: Sanctions Could End Russia’s War Effort! Will Putin Defy Trump?

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Ukraine war latest: Russia plans to increase grouping in Ukraine by 150,000 troops in 2025, Ukrainian official says

Key developments on April 3:
Russia plans to increase grouping in Ukraine by 150,000 troops in 2025, Ukrainian official says
US defense secretary to skip Ramstein summit for the first time, media reports
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How Trump’s tariffs will impact Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump on April 2 unleashed what he has dubbed “Liberation Day,” imposing tariffs on nearly every country in the world — including war-torn Ukraine.
Kyiv got off lighter than most with only a 10% tariff on all …

Apr 3, 2025

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'I could feel the reign of terror spiraling' — US historian Marci Shore on leaving Trump's America

Amid the drama and turmoil created by Donald Trump’s second presidency, three Yale University professors last week announced they would be leaving the U.S. for Canada over concerns about the increasingly authoritarian direction their country is …

Apr 3, 2025

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Russia's year-on-year oil, gas revenue drops by 17% in March

Russian oil and gas revenue fell by 17% year-on-year in March to 1.08 trillion rubles ($12.8 billion), as forced discounts on crude and a stronger ruble hit budget inflows, the Moscow Times reported on April 3, citing Russia’s Finance Ministry …

Apr 3, 2025

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Russian Strategic Bomber Crashed. EU Will Take Countermeasures on Trump's Tariffs

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Ukraine Business Roundup — The Black Sea ceasefire deal Ukraine doesn't need

The following is the April 1, 2025 edition of our Ukraine Business Roundup weekly newsletter. To get the biggest news in business and tech from Ukraine directly in your inbox, subscribe here.
Washington proudly announced on March 25 that it had …

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NATO assets may be used for peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, FT reports

NATO can play a key role in assisting the proposed European military mission to guarantee a peaceful settlement in Ukraine, the Financial Times (FT) reported on April 3, citing unnamed officials.
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Massive fire breaks out at Russian shipyard in Karelia

A fire broke out at one of Russia’s largest shipyards in the northwestern city of Petrozavodsk on April 3, with three people reported injured.
A gas explosion likely started the blaze at the Onega Shipbuilding and Repair Plant’s new …

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US committed to its NATO membership, Rubio says

U.S. President Donald Trump has made clear he supports NATO, and the U.S. remains an active member of the alliance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on April 3 as NATO foreign ministers gather in Brussels.
“As we speak right now, the United …

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Russian negotiator Dmitriev confirms talks in Washington between April 2-3

Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev confirmed that he had arrived in Washington to meet with U.S. officials on behalf of Russian President Vladimir Putin between April 2 and 3.
Dmitriev, who heads the state-controlled Russian Direct Investment Fund, …

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'Difficult, but not critical' — Ukraine's economy minister reacts to Trump's tariffs

The Trump administration’s latest tariffs are likely to be “difficult, but not critical” for Ukraine’s economy, Economy Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko said on April 3, voicing hope for hammering out more favorable conditions with …

Apr 3, 2025

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Ukrainian delegation may visit US in coming days to discuss minerals deal, treasury secretary says

A delegation from Ukraine will arrive in the U.S. at the end of this week or early next week to discuss the minerals agreement, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Bloomberg on April 2.
The news comes after Washington and Kyiv reportedly …

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US defense secretary to skip Ramstein summit for the first time, media reports

U.S. Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth will not take part in the Ramstein-format meeting of Ukraine’s partners next week, Defense News magazine reported on April 2, citing undisclosed official sources.
This would make the April 11 summit in …

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Russia, Belarus excluded from Trump's sweeping tariffs due to existing sanctions, White House says

The U.S. did not include Russia on its “Liberation Day” tariff list as the existing sanctions “preclude any meaningful trade,” Axios reported on April 3, citing White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt.
U.S. President Donald …

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UK proposes plan to establish joint European fund for rearmament, FT reports

The U.K. has begun floating plans to European allies to establish a joint European military fund for the purchase of military equipment and weaponry as a means to rearm Europe, the Financial Times (FT) reported on April 2.
The “non-paper” …

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Ukraine to receive $432 million from World Bank towards transport infrastructure restoration

Kyiv will received $432 million in funding to assist with the restoration of transport infrastructure damaged during the war, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on April 2.
The funding agreement, signed between Ukraine’s Development Ministry …

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Trump's Ukraine envoy believes Russia and Ukraine nearing ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, told Fox News on April 2 that the United States aims to secure a full ceasefire in the ongoing war.
The countries are already approaching a ceasefire point, according to …

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🇺🇸 Trump’s Ceasefire Rejected & 500% Tariffs on Russia? | Jason Kirkpatrick Interview

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Trump ignites trade war against all, slaps 20% tariff on EU, 10% on Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump on April 2 announced a 10% baseline tariff on all imports into the country, along with higher rates for dozens of countries that maintain trade surpluses with the United States.
He claimed the measure would ultimately …

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Russia's State Duma moves to expand state repression with new legislation

Russia’s State Duma approved in the first reading a package of three bills tightening control over dissent and expanding state repression, Russian independent news outlet Meduza reported on April 2.
The proposed laws broaden the definition of …

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Trump's pick for top US general backs military support for Ukraine

Retired Lieutenant General Dan Caine, U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee for the chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, underscored the importance of U.S. military support for Ukraine in a Senate confirmation hearing on April 1.
Caine …

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Trump admin officials say ceasefire unlikely in coming months, Reuters reports

Senior Trump administration officials have been discussing in recent days that Washington may not be able to broker a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the coming months, Reuters reported on April 1, citing two undisclosed U.S. officials.
The …

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Putin's negotiator to meet Witkoff in Washington this week, CNN reports

Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, in Washington this week, CNN reported on April 1, citing an undisclosed U.S. official and two other sources.
The …

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Ukraine's NATO membership not included, never was in minerals deal, Zelensky says

A minerals deal that Ukraine and the U.S. are negotiating does not mention Ukraine’s potential NATO membership, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 1.
“As for this agreement and the NATO question, there is no mention of NATO in this …

Apr 2, 2025

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Moscow won't accept US proposals on Ukraine peace 'in current form,' Russian official claims

Moscow will not accept U.S. proposals to end Russia’s war against Ukraine in their “current form,” Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said in an interview released on April 1.
“As far as we can see, there is no …

Apr 2, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Russia's territorial gains in Ukraine drop to lowest level since June 2024

Key developments on April 1:
Russia’s territorial gains in Ukraine drop to lowest level since June 2024, monitoring group says
Some Russians celebrated Ukrainian drone strikes on Moscow, intercepted calls suggest
‘So far, it doesn’t …

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US overestimated its ability to deal with Russia over past 35 years, Alexander Vindman says

Russia’s war against Ukraine is a continuation of Moscow’s centuries-long goal to obliterate Ukrainian culture and statehood. Over the past three decades, however, the United States has, through missteps and inaction, emboldened Russia’s aggression …

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The rise and fall of Ukraine's Kursk gambit

As Ukraine’s seven-month-long incursion into Russia’s Kursk Oblast came to what appears to be its end, Ukrainian soldiers and military experts are questioning the operation’s goal and the long-term effect it will have on the war. …

Apr 1, 2025

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Allies must impose 'hard measures' on Russia to prevent stalled peace talks, Lithuanian FM says

Ukraine’s allies must impose stricter measures on Russia “sooner than later” to prevent Moscow from dragging out peace talks and escalating its demands, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys told The Kyiv Independent on April …

Apr 1, 2025

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Ukraine engages in consultations with U.S. on new mineral agreement amid concerns over national interests and security guarantees

Ukraine aims to formulate a new mineral agreement that aligns with the national interests of both nations. Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha confirmed that Ukraine has initiated a first round of consultations with American counterparts regarding a new …

Apr 1, 2025

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EU transfers $3.7 billion to Ukraine under Ukraine Facility program, PM Shmyhal says

The European Commission transferred 3.5 billion euros ($3.77 billion) to Ukraine on April 1 under the Ukraine Facility program, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on X.
Shmyhal said the funds would support Ukraine’s macroeconomic stability, …

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India looking for new oil suppliers amid Trump's threats to tighten sanctions on Russia, Bloomberg reports

Indian refiners are seeking new suppliers of crude oil after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose new sanctions on Russia, Bloomberg reported on April 1.
India, now the biggest importer of Russian oil, benefits from discounted grades like …

Apr 1, 2025

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TRUMP'S PASTOR Was In Ukraine – He Was Shocked by What He Saw

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4 Ukrainians killed, 4 injured in car accident in Austria

A minibus carrying Ukrainian citizens was involved in a fatal accident in the Neunkirchen district of Lower Austria, killing four people and injuring four others, Austrian public broadcaster ORF reported on April 1.
The accident occurred at about 6:20 …

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Trump's Ukraine ceasefire proposals don't address 'root causes' of war, Moscow claims

Russia takes U.S. proposals for a ceasefire in Ukraine “seriously” but cannot accept them “as they are now,” Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said in an interview with Russian magazine International Affairs …

Apr 1, 2025

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Ukraine received new minerals deal draft on March 28, talks with US ongoing, FM confirms

Ukraine received the text of the U.S.’s expanded deal on mineral resources on March 28 and carried out the first round of consultations with U.S. partners, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on April 1.
"Ukraine was ready to sign the …

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73% of Ukrainians say Trump is bad for Ukraine, poll shows

Around 73% of Ukrainians believe that U.S. President Donald Trump is bad for Ukraine, a major spike from December 2024, when only 21% saw him negatively, a survey by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) published on April 1 said.
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Zelensky's party's parliamentary leader denies preparation for elections

There are no ongoing preparations for elections, as all parties agree that the next vote can be held only after the lifting of martial law, Davyd Arakhamia, the parliamentary leader of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Servant of the People party, told …

Apr 1, 2025

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Rubio to discuss Ukraine, NATO in Brussels this week

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Brussels between April 2 and 4 to discuss a path toward peace in Ukraine and NATO’s priorities, the State Department announced on March 31.
“In Brussels, Secretary Rubio will attend the …

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Waltz held sensitive talks on Russia, Ukraine on Signal, WSJ reports

U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz has created and hosted multiple sensitive national-security conversations on Signal with cabinet members, including those on peace between Russia and Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on March …

Apr 1, 2025

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Russia's calls for transitional Ukrainian government 'not appreciated' by Trump, State Department says

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s calls to establish a temporary government in Ukraine to replace President Volodymyr Zelensky were “not appreciated” by U.S. President Donald Trump, a State Department spokesperson said on March 31. …

Apr 1, 2025

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Trump again threatens oil tariffs against Russia if peace deal not reached

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened on March 31 to impose secondary tariffs on Russian oil exports if Russian President Vladimir Putin does not “make a deal” to end the war in Ukraine.
“I want to see (Putin) make a deal, so that …

Apr 1, 2025

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Zelensky, Starmer plan meeting on Ukraine peacekeeping force

President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer about coordinating steps for Ukraine’s security, including a future meeting about peacekeeping troops, in a phone call on March 31.
Starmer, along with French President …

Mar 31, 2025

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Trump not pleased with Russia or Ukraine, White House says

U.S. President Donald Trump has “expressed displeasure” with both Russian and Ukrainian leaders amid efforts to secure a ceasefire in the full-scale war, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on March 31.
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Mar 31, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: There's 'psychological deadline' for Putin to agree to Ukraine ceasefire, Trump says

Key developments on March 31:
There’s ‘psychological deadline’ for Putin to agree to Ukraine ceasefire, Trump says
Kremlin says it remains open to US talks despite Trump’s reported anger at Putin
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Russia's Black Sea ceasefire demands are a 'fools errand' for Trump, major blow for Ukraine

With much fanfare, the U.S. on March 25 announced it had brokered an agreement between Russia and Ukraine to “eliminate the use of force” in the Black Sea after two days of talks in Saudi Arabia.
But while Kyiv said it was ready to abide …

Mar 31, 2025

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🔴 Wrap-Up: Trump, Putin & Ukraine – Negotiations Stalled

Mar 31, 2025

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Weimar+ group pledges more aid to Ukraine, weighs new Russia sanctions

The Weimar+ group announced on March 31 that it would increase aid to Ukraine while considering additional sanctions on Russia to pressure Moscow into a ceasefire, Reuters reported.
Foreign ministers from Spain, Germany, France, Italy, Britain, and …

Mar 31, 2025

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Unless you act, 'it's just rhetoric' — Baltic states skeptical of Western European leadership

As the U.S. chooses an increasingly hostile posture toward Europe, the U.K. and France have been gearing up to lead the continent’s defense without Washington.
French President Emmanuel Macron has coined the term “strategic …

Mar 31, 2025

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Potential Trump-Putin deal on Nord Stream 2 raises concerns in Berlin

Reports are surfacing of behind-the-scenes negotiations between the Americans and Russians discussing the potential reactivation of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline as part of a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov …

Mar 31, 2025

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Kremlin says it remains open to US talks despite Trump's reported anger at Putin

The Kremlin remains willing to engage with the U.S. despite reports that President Donald Trump is “very angry” over Russian President Vladimir Putin’s latest remarks on Ukraine, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on March 31. …

Mar 31, 2025

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Moldova expels 3 Russian diplomats for aiding fugitive MP's escape to Transnistria

Moldova expelled three Russian embassy employees on March 31, citing activities contrary to diplomatic status, the country’s Foreign Ministry announced.
The move follows reports that Moldovan lawmaker Alexandr Nesterovschi, sentenced to 12 …

Mar 31, 2025

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Alexander Vindman: Trump repeats past US mistakes with Russia

Alexander Vindman served as the director of European affairs for the United States National Security Council in 2018-2020, during U.S. President Donald Trump’s first administration. The Kyiv Independent’s Kate Tsurkan sits down with …

Mar 31, 2025

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Russia again focusing on Pokrovsk sector, yet 'stalling,' Syrskyi says

Russia is concentrating its main offensive efforts on the Pokrovsk sector in Donetsk Oblast but is “stalling” and failing to advance, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on March 31.
Pokrovsk, situated about 70 kilometers northwest …

Mar 31, 2025

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SBU detains group suspected of directing Russian missile attacks on Kyiv

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) detained a group suspected of working with Russian military intelligence (GRU) to help target Russian missile strikes on Kyiv, it announced on March 31.
Three men were detained, including one Russian citizen, the …

Mar 31, 2025

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Ukraine-US talks on minerals deal ongoing, not tied to NATO membership, source says

Ukrainian and U.S. government and legal teams continue discussions on the mineral deal, a source in the Presidential Office told the Kyiv Independent on March 31 as U.S. President Donald Trump is escalating his rhetoric on the agreement.
“On …

Mar 31, 2025

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Sweden unveils its largest military aid package for Ukraine worth nearly $1.6 billion

Sweden will provide Ukraine with a military aid package worth almost $1.6 billion, Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson announced on March 31.
The latest package is Sweden’s largest tranche of military assistance since the beginning of …

Mar 31, 2025

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Kyiv hosting parliamentary leaders 'from across Europe'

Parliamentary representatives from 17 European countries and the European Parliament arrived in Kyiv on March 31, Verkhovna Rada Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk announced.
“Today, Kyiv welcomes parliamentary representatives from across Europe,” …

Mar 31, 2025

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Trump to visit Saudi Arabia in mid-May, Axios reports

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to visit Saudi Arabia in mid-May for the first foreign trip of his second term, Axios reported on March 30, citing two U.S. officials and a source with knowledge of the president’s travel plans.
The specific …

Mar 31, 2025

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Marine Le Pen barred from running for public office after embezzlement verdict

A French court on March 31 found Marine Le Pen, one of the leaders of the far-right National Rally party (RN), guilty of embezzling EU funds and banned her from running for public office “with immediate effect."
Le Pen, eight RN members of …

Mar 31, 2025

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Trump's spiritual adviser visits Bucha, meets Ukraine's religious leaders

U.S. President Donald Trump’s spiritual advisor, Pastor Mark Burns, arrived in Ukraine and visited cities in Kyiv Oblast liberated from Russian forces in 2022, Chief Rabbi of Ukraine Moshe Azman said on March 31.
Azman invited Burns to visit …

Mar 31, 2025

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CNN gives airtime to Russian ultranationalist ideologue who called for genocide in Ukraine

Ultranationalist Russian ideologue Alexander Dugin pinned hopes on Moscow’s relations with the U.S. under Trump’s administration in an interview with CNN aired on March 30.
Dugin, a fervent supporter of Russia’s full-scale invasion …

Mar 31, 2025

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There's 'psychological deadline' for Putin to agree to Ukraine ceasefire, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump said on March 30 that there is a “psychological deadline” for Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine, without naming a specific date.
“If I think they’re (Russia) tapping …

Mar 31, 2025

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Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 2, injure 17 over past day

Russian attacks against Ukraine killed two civilians and injured 17 others over the past day, regional authorities said on March 31.
Ukrainian forces downed 57 out of 131 Shahed-type drones and decoy drones launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force …

Mar 31, 2025

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US, Russia begin talks on rare earth minerals projects, Moscow claims

Washington and Moscow have begun discussions on projects related to Russian rare earth minerals, said Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, in an interview with the Russian newspaper Izvestia published on March 31.
The news …

Mar 31, 2025

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General Staff: Russia has lost 915,230 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 915,230 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on March 31.
This number includes 1,230 casualties Russian forces suffered just over …

Mar 31, 2025

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Escalation Ep 6: Nothing Else Matters

In 2019, the relationship between The United States and Ukraine faces one of its biggest tests during a phone call between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The resulting scandal makes Ukraine a toxic issue for some lawmakers in the US Congress, …

Mar 31, 2025

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Doctors resume operating on patients at military hospital hit by Russian strike

A hospital for injured Ukrainian soldiers in Kharkiv has resumed performing operations after the facility was hit by a Russian drone strike on March 29, the hospital announced on March 30.
The military hospital was deliberately targeted in a Russian …

Mar 31, 2025

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'If he does that, he's got some big problems' — Trump claims Zelensky wants to back out of minerals deal

President Volodymyr Zelensky is looking to back out of a critical minerals agreement with the United States, U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on March 30.
Ukrainian officials are currently reviewing the latest version …

Mar 31, 2025

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Starmer, Trump agree to keep up 'collective pressure' on Putin

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed their commitment to advancing a U.K.-U.S. economic prosperity deal during a call on March 30, agreeing that efforts would continue at pace in the coming days.
On Ukraine, …

Mar 31, 2025

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Finnish president pushes for April 20 ceasefire date in talks with Trump

Finnish President Alexander Stubb suggested that April 20 is a “good time for a complete ceasefire without any conditions” in Ukraine, Yle reported on March 30.
"Finland’s proposal is April 20. That would be a good time for a complete …

Mar 30, 2025

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Trump fires nearly all staff at US peace institute, WP reports

The White House dismissed nearly all staff at the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) headquarters in Washington, D.C. on March 29, the Washington Post (WP) reported.
The institute plays an active role in mediating conflicts and assisting with peace …

Mar 30, 2025

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'We'll get Greenland,' Trump says as Denmark ramps up Arctic defense

U.S. President Donald Trump doubled down on his intentions to acquire Greenland for the U.S. in an interview with NBC News on March 29.
“We’ll get Greenland. Yeah, 100%,” Trump said.
The comments come a day after U.S. Vice President …

Mar 30, 2025

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Finland's Stubb plays golf with Trump, discusses war in Ukraine

Finnish President Alexander Stubb spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump about the war in Ukraine and other policy matters during a visit to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida on March 29.
Stubb’s visit was “unofficial,” …

Mar 30, 2025

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"I Believe Trump Really Wants to End This War" – William Taylor on UATV

Mar 29, 2025

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Russia delays peace talks with Ukraine, prepares for new offensive

Russia is delaying peace negotiations with Ukraine and seems to be planning a new offensive, according to statements by Grigory Karasin, the head of the Russian Federation Council's International Affairs Committee. Karasin, who participated in …

Mar 29, 2025

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Russian negotiator suggests ceasefire may not be reached in 2025

Russian negotiator Grigory Karasin cast doubt on the Trump administration’s efforts to broker a quick ceasefire in Ukraine, saying on March 28 that the talks with the U.S. may not yield decisive results this year.
Karasin led the Russian …

Mar 29, 2025

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'You can't trust Russians' — Europe's Ukraine peacekeeping plans face one obvious hurdle

Strong statements made after a summit of European leaders in Paris on March 27 demonstrated two things — France and the U.K. are determined to send peacekeepers to Ukraine, but the plans are currently hostage to the whims of the Kremlin.
“You …

Mar 29, 2025

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An offer to refuse: Trump demands control over Ukraine's economy

The Trump administration is urging Ukraine to sign an agreement that could grant Washington significant control over critical economic projects. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the proposed document, which has been sent to Kyiv, …

Mar 29, 2025

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US judge temporarily halts dismantling of Voice of America

A U.S. judge on March 28 halted the Trump administration’s efforts to shut down Voice of America (VoA), temporarily preventing the firing of some 1,300 employees placed on leave earlier this month.
District Judge J. Paul Oetken granted a …

Mar 29, 2025

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Ukraine formalizing agreements on European military aid, intelligence sharing ahead of next Ramstein summit, Zelensky says

Ukraine is working to finalize agreements with European nations for additional military aid shipments as well as expanded intelligence sharing ahead of the next Ramstein summit, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on March 28.
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Mar 29, 2025

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State Department officially informs Congress of plans to dissolve USAID, CNN reports

The State Department formally notified Congress on March 28 that it is dismantling the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and transferring some of its functions under its jurisdiction.
According to the notification, the agency, which …

Mar 29, 2025

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With peace talks underway, Ukrainian political veterans align with Trump

Ukrainian political veterans long out of power have emerged as a new source of pressure on Ukraine’s political leadership.
Following the clash in the Oval Office between President Volodymyr Zelensky and his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, the …

Mar 29, 2025

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Ukraine won't sign minerals deal with US if it threatens EU membership, Zelensky says

Ukraine will not sign a minerals deal with the U.S. if it threatens its accession to the European Union, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on March 28.
Zelensky’s remarks came a day after details of a new alleged draft of a mineral agreement …

Mar 28, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Russia intensifies assault in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, military says

Key developments on March 28:
Russia intensifies assault in Zaporizhzhia, increasing pressure on Ukraine’s southern positions, military says
Russia makes excuses to break ceasefire on energy infrastructure strikes
EU preparing 17th package of …

Mar 28, 2025

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UK, French military officials to meet in Ukraine to discuss troop deployment

Ukrainian, British and French general staff representatives will hold a meeting in Ukraine within a week to discuss the potential deployment of foreign troops to the country, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on March 28.
He said that other countries …

Mar 28, 2025

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EU preparing 17th package of Russia sanctions, EUobserver reports

The European Union is preparing its 17th package of sanctions against Russia amid Moscow’s demands for lifting some Western restrictions as part of its ceasefire terms, EUobserver reported on March 27, citing four unnamed EU diplomats.
Following …

Mar 28, 2025

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Higher-level ceasefire talks with Russia premature, Rubio says, as US reviews Moscow's stance

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on March 27 that it was premature to expect higher-level talks with Russia as the U.S. reviews Moscow’s response to efforts to end the war in Ukraine, AFP reported.
Asked if the time was right after U.S. …

Mar 28, 2025

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US funding for abducted Ukrainian children program restored temporarily, White House still terminating initiative

The U.S. State Department announced on March 27 that it would provide short-term funding to an initiative documenting Ukrainian children abducted by Russia after White House terminated the program, Reuters reported.
The program, run by Yale …

Mar 28, 2025

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Spoiler : #Signal isn’t “deffective”, Signal isn’t vulnerable. The Trump administration is, their phone are, their ignorance and stupidity will make them fall, push them out of the staircase, out of the window, push them on …

Mar 28, 2025

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Introducing temporary government in Ukraine should be discussed, Putin claims

A temporary government should be introduced in Ukraine to hold new elections, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an address on March 27.
Russian officials have repeatedly discredited the legitimacy of President Volodymyr Zelensky and have …

Mar 28, 2025

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Trump serious about his Greenland ambitions, Putin says

The U.S. is serious about its plans to acquire Greenland, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on March 27, claiming that the idea has “historical roots."
In January, U.S. President Donald Trump refused to rule out the possibility of using …

Mar 27, 2025

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Opinion: Why exporting defense tech could be the answer to Ukraine's security

It took the world 11 years of Russia’s war with Ukraine, including over three years of the full-scale invasion, to finally say it out loud: “We are not doing enough."
As NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte recently told U.S. President …

Mar 27, 2025

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'Trump looks at Putin as a friend' — Expert negotiator dissects Ukraine-Russia ceasefire talks

U.S. President Donald Trump’s stated goal of bringing a swift end to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine is looking evermore distant, with only two tentative partial ceasefires to show after several rounds of talks.
Ukraine has already …

Mar 27, 2025

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Ukraine, Russia haven't attacked energy facilities since March 25 ceasefire, Foreign Ministry confirms

There have been no strikes on either Russian or Ukrainian energy facilities since a partial ceasefire was reportedly agreed upon on March 25, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi confirmed on March 27.
“I can confirm that since this …

Mar 27, 2025

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U.S. Senators DEMAND Trump Transfer Frozen Russian Assets to Ukraine

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Russia suffered over 55,000 casualties during Kursk Oblast operation, Syrskyi says

Since Ukraine launched its operation in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, Russian forces have suffered over 55,000 casualties, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on March 27.
According to Syrskyi, Ukrainian forces remain engaged in defensive operations to …

Mar 27, 2025

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Letter to the editor: A part of America I long for I found in Ukraine

I know Ukraine. I’ve been to Ukraine. Ukraine is not perfect — neither is the United States. But in many ways, Ukraine is the United States I long for.
Not because of its suffering. Not because of its war. But because of its clarity. Because of the …

Mar 27, 2025

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Leaders from 31 countries gather for Paris summit to strengthen support for Ukraine, discuss peace

Leaders from 31 countries gathered in Paris on March 27 to coordinate military aid for Ukraine and discuss steps toward a just and lasting peace, the Ukrainian presidential office reported.
The summit, co-led by French President Emmanuel Macron and …

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69% of Ukrainians have trust in President Zelensky, poll finds

Some 69% of Ukrainians trust President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to a poll by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology published on March 27.
The results counter claims by tech billionaire Elon Musk, a close ally of U.S. President Donald …

Mar 27, 2025

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US finalizes Ukraine minerals deal, signing possible next week, treasury secretary says

The U.S. has finalized a minerals deal for Ukraine that could be signed next week, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox News on March 26.
“We have passed along a completed document for the economic partnership (that) is currently being …

Mar 27, 2025

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Hungarian FM visits Moscow, eyes further economic cooperation with Russia

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto visited Moscow on March 26 to discuss continued economic cooperation between the two countries, Bloomberg reported.
Szijjarto has made at least 13 visits to Russia in the past three years, far more than any …

Mar 27, 2025

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As Macron talks about building up Europe's defenses, Ukraine awaits for actual results

As French President Emmanuel Macron hosts another Ukraine-centric summit in Paris on March 27, the main question remains open — can Europe, and France as one of its leaders, keep embattled Kyiv afloat when the U.S. walks out?
Addressing the nation on …

Mar 27, 2025

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As Ukraine-Russia ceasefire progress inches forward, here’s where things stand

After three days of separate intensive discussions with the United States, Russia and Ukraine left the latest round of ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia with agreements to declare a limited ceasefire in the Black Sea and to halt strikes against energy …

Mar 26, 2025

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We asked Ukrainian soldiers if they'd fight Russia 'with their bare hands'

CIA Director John Ratcliffe on March 25 gave a rousing assessment of Ukraine’s desire to achieve an acceptable and lasting peace, insisting its people and armed forces would fight Russia with “their bare hands” if they had to. …

Mar 26, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Russia has struck Ukraine's energy sites 8 times since March 18, Kyiv says

Key developments on March 26:
Russia has struck Ukraine’s energy sites 8 times since March 18, Zelensky’s advisor says
Ukraine’s list of energy facilities banned from attacks differs from Russian version, Energy Ministry says …

Mar 26, 2025

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Expert negotiator dissects Ukraine-Russia ceasefire talks

The Kyiv Independent’s Chris York sits down with Marty Latz, an expert negotiator who has spent decades examining the techniques U.S. President Donald Trump has used to make deals, to discuss Trump’s negotiation techniques as he tries to broker …

Mar 26, 2025

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Zelensky arrives in France to meet Macron ahead of 'coalition of the willing' summit

President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Paris on March 26 for a meeting with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, Ukrainian government spokesperson Serhii Nykyforov told Suspilne.
The two presidents are expected to discuss security guarantees …

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Lavrov: US and Russia engage in talks on reviving Nord Stream pipelines

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has confirmed ongoing discussions between the US and Russia regarding the Nord Stream pipelines. In an interview with Russia’s Channel One, Lavrov remarked that it would be "interesting" if the Americans …

Mar 26, 2025

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Ukraine denies Russian accusations of ceasefire violation

The Ukrainian military denied it had launched a drone attack at energy facilities in Russia and occupied Crimea after Moscow alleged Ukraine had violated a partial ceasefire agreement that included a ban of strikes against energy infrastructure. …

Mar 26, 2025

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Russia's withdrawal from Ukraine condition for easing EU sanctions, commission says

Russia’s “unconditional withdrawal” from Ukraine is one of the main preconditions for changing or lifting EU sanctions, European Commission spokesperson Anitta Hipper told Ukrainian media outlet Suspilne on March 26.
Hipper’s …

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'117 proofs in our skies' — Zelensky says overnight drone strike shows Moscow not ready for peace

Russia launched 117 drones against Ukraine overnight on March 26, demonstrating Moscow’s intent to prolong the war, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on X.
The statement comes after the U.S. brokered a ceasefire on March 25 between Ukraine and …

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'There is talk of Nord Stream' — Lavrov eyes Russia-US energy cooperation

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claimed on March 26 that resuming Russian energy supplies to Europe is in the interest of both Moscow and Washington, alleging discussions about Nord Stream pipelines, state-owned news agency TASS reported. …

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4 killed, 6 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day

At least four people were killed and six others injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past day, regional officials reported on March 26.
Ukraine’s air defenses intercepted 56 of the 117 Russian drones launched overnight, including …

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US judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from shutting down RFE/RL

A U.S. federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from shutting down Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), ABC News reported on March 25.
RFE/RL, founded during the Cold War to counter Soviet propaganda, remains a key …

Mar 26, 2025

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Trump's envoy draws criticism after saying nuclear arms in Ukraine were 'Russia's'

U.S. President Donald Trump’s Special Envoy Richard Grenell said on March 25 that the Soviet-era nuclear arsenal stationed in Ukraine after the Soviet Union’s collapse belonged to Russia, calling it an “uncomfortable fact." …

Mar 26, 2025

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Ukraine will resist 'with their bare hands' if forced into unjust peace, CIA chief says

Ukrainian forces will fight even with “their bare hands” if they do not receive conditions acceptable for lasting peace, CIA Director John Ratcliffe said during a U.S. Senate hearing on March 25.
“I want to say that with regard to …

Mar 26, 2025

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Russia may be 'dragging their feet' on Ukraine peace deal, Trump says

Russia may be “dragging their feet” on ending its war against Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump told Newsmax on March 25.
Asked by a reporter whether he believes Russia “wants to see an end” to the full-scale war, Trump said …

Mar 26, 2025

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Zelensky accuses Russia of manipulating conditions for Black Sea ceasefire

In his evening address on March 25, President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of manipulating the conditions it has set out in order to secure a Black Sea ceasefire agreement.
“We see how the Russians have already started to manipulate. They …

Mar 26, 2025

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US considering lifting some sanctions to secure Black Sea ceasefire, Trump says

The United States is “looking at” lifting additional sanctions on Russia in order to secure a Black Sea ceasefire agreement, U.S. President Donald Trump said on March 25.
Trump’s comments come following talks between Russia and the …

Mar 26, 2025

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Russia rejects calls to return Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced on March 25 that the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is a Russian facility and cannot be transferred to Ukraine or any other country. The ministry also ruled out the possibility of joint operation, arguing that …

Mar 26, 2025

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US proposed new version of minerals deal to Ukraine, Zelensky says

The U.S. has proposed signing a new “major” minerals deal with Ukraine based on a previous framework agreement, President Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters on March 25.
A day before, U.S. President Donald Trump said that he expected to …

Mar 25, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Black Sea ceasefire will take effect after some sanctions are lifted, Kremlin claims

Key developments on March 25:
Black Sea ceasefire will take effect after some sanctions are lifted, Kremlin claims
Kremlin names energy facilities exempt from strikes during partial ceasefire
Ukrainian airstrike kills up to 30 Russian soldiers in Kursk …

Mar 25, 2025

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Kremlin names energy facilities exempt from strikes during partial ceasefire

The U.S. and Russia have agreed on a list of Russian and Ukrainian energy facilities that cannot be attacked during a partial ceasefire, the Kremlin said on March 25.
The statement came after two-day talks in Saudi Arabia, during which Ukraine, Russia …

Mar 25, 2025

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Partial ceasefire should start on March 25, Zelensky says

Ukraine believes that the partial ceasefire for the Black Sea and energy infrastructure strikes should take effect on March 25, President Volodymyr Zelensky told journalists.
Zelensky’s position is at odds with Russia’s March 25 statement …

Mar 25, 2025

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Black Sea ceasefire will take effect after some sanctions are lifted, Kremlin says

Editor’s note: This story is being updated.
The ceasefire in the Black Sea will take effect only after Western sanctions on Russian food producers and exporters are lifted, the Kremlin said in a statement on March 25.
The statement came after …

Mar 25, 2025

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Russia, Ukraine agree to eliminate 'use of force' in Black Sea, US to help restore Russia's access to markets

Editor’s note: This story is being updated.
The U.S., Russia and Ukraine have agreed to “eliminate the use of force” and prevent the use of commercial vessels for military purposes in the Black Sea following two-day talks in Saudi …

Mar 25, 2025

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Russian Oil Refinery ANNIHILATED. Trump About UA-US Talks. Russian Missile Strike on Sumy

Mar 25, 2025

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Waltz to reportedly discuss Black Sea ceasefire with Russian counterpart on March 25

U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz is scheduled to discuss a possible ceasefire deal in the Black Sea with his Russian counterpart later on March 25, Fox News reported.
Waltz has been in contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s top …

Mar 25, 2025

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EU approval among citizens at record level as global security concerns grow, Eurobarometer poll shows

The EU is experiencing its highest ever approval rating among citizens amid growing concerns over global security, the EU Parliament’s Winter Eurobarometer survey published on March 25 has found.
The survey — which conducted 26,354 face-to-face …

Mar 25, 2025

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How DOGE scrapped the hunt for Ukraine’s missing children

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The last few weeks have been among the most stressful of the past three years.
It’s a time of deep uncertainty and crisis in Ukraine.
Despite the challenges, we have forged ahead with original and unique reporting. Will you help us …

Mar 25, 2025

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Russia backs resuming Black Sea Initiative in more 'acceptable' form, Lavrov says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on March 25 that Moscow supports the resumption of the Black Sea Initiative in a form “more acceptable to everybody,” state-owned news agency TASS reported.
Lavrov confirmed that the issue was …

Mar 25, 2025

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Macron to reportedly host Zelensky in Paris on March 26 ahead of security summit

French President Emmanuel Macron will host President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Elysee Palace on March 26 to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine ahead of the “coalition of the willing” summit, Le Monde reported on March 25.
The Paris …

Mar 25, 2025

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USAGM agrees to partially fund RFE/RL as judge weighs case over Trump cuts

The U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) has agreed to allocate part of the funds allocated by Congress to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), as a judge reviews a case over the cancellation of its funding, RFE/RL reported on March 24.
The …

Mar 25, 2025

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Lukashenko 'inaugurated' after extending his rule in 'sham' elections

Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko began his seventh term in power on March 25 after declaring himself the winner of the January elections broadly seen as neither fair nor free.
In his inauguration address at the Independence Palace in Minsk, …

Mar 25, 2025

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77% of Ukrainians positive about 30-day ceasefire, poll shows

Around 77% of Ukrainians view the proposed 30-day ceasefire positively, according to an Omnibus opinion poll conducted by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology and published on March 25.
In turn, 17% of Ukrainians expressed negative views …

Mar 25, 2025

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Content of US-Russia talks in Riyadh 'will definitely not be published,' Kremlin says

The content of the U.S.-Russia talks in Riyadh will not be made public, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on March 25, state-owned media outlet TASS reported.
“We are talking about technical negotiations. These negotiations are immersed in …

Mar 25, 2025

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62% of foreign companies from 'unfriendly' states exit Russia amid war, media reports

In three years of full-scale war against Ukraine, 62% of companies from countries deemed “unfriendly” by Moscow have exited the Russian market, pro-Kremlin media outlet RBC reported on March 25, citing an audit by consulting firm Kept.
The …

Mar 25, 2025

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UN, 'individual countries' to be involved in Ukraine peace talks, Moscow says

The international community, including the U.N. and “individual countries,” will be involved in the U.S.-Russian talks on ending the war against Ukraine, Russian negotiator Grigory Karasin told state-owned news agency TASS on March 25. …

Mar 25, 2025

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Ukraine's precision airstrike kills up to 30 Russian soldiers in Kursk Oblast, military claims

Ukraine’s Air Force struck a concentration of Russian military personnel in Kondratovka, Kursk Oblast, killing up to 30 Russian soldiers, the General Staff reported on March 25.
“As a result of the strike, it (the target) was completely …

Mar 25, 2025

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Hegseth denies leaking war plans in Signal chat while White House says messages appear 'authentic'

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on March 25 that “nobody was texting war plans” in a Signal chat among top Trump administration officials.
“You’re talking about a deceitful and highly discredited so-called journalist …

Mar 25, 2025

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General Staff: Russia has lost 905,940 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 905,940 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on March 25.
The number includes 1,180 casualties Russian forces suffered just over …

Mar 25, 2025

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Trump administration preparing to impose tariffs on 15 countries, including Russia

The U.S. is preparing to impose tariffs on 15 countries, including Russia, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on March 23.
The White House under U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has repeatedly denounced what it has described as …

Mar 25, 2025

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Ukrainian delegation to stay extra day in Saudi Arabia for continued talks with US, official says

Ukrainian officials remained in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia following their initial meeting with a U.S. delegation on March 23, an unnamed delegation official told the news outlet Suspilne on March 24.
Russian and U.S. delegations met in Saudi Arabia on …

Mar 25, 2025

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Amid tense talks in Saudi Arabia, Russia demands U.S. cede four regions of Ukraine

During high-stakes talks with the United States in Saudi Arabia, Russia remains firm on its demand for control over four Ukrainian regions, banking on the idea that the U.S. won't be concerned about changing borders between Ukraine and Russia. Citing …

Mar 25, 2025

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US senators push Trump administration to seize Russian assets for Ukraine, Reuters reports

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is urging the Trump administration to transfer more than $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to Ukraine instead of limiting assistance to interest earned on those funds.
In a letter to Secretary of State Marco …

Mar 25, 2025

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Russia seeks full control of occupied Ukrainian regions in talks with US, media reports

Russia is pushing to gain full control over four occupied Ukrainian oblasts—Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson—during negotiations with the United States in Saudi Arabia, the Moscow Times reported, citing sources familiar with the Kremlin’s …

Mar 25, 2025

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Editorial: What Steve Witkoff doesn’t get about Ukraine (and Russia)

In any negotiation, one of the most powerful weapons is knowledge. In that regard, Steve Witkoff is willfully disarmed.
And it’s playing just right for Russia.
The interview that Witkoff, Trump’s special envoy, gave to Tucker Carlson a few days ago …

Mar 24, 2025

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Kyiv coffee shop drops 'Trump' name amid growing discontent with US president

A coffee shop in Kyiv called “Trump” is rebranding to “Nolan” as Ukrainians grow increasingly frustrated with U.S. President Donald Trump’s stance on Ukraine.
Located in the capital’s central Pechersk district, the …

Mar 24, 2025

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Demarcation lines, ownership of Ukraine's power plant discussed in Saudi Arabia, Trump says

Talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, include discussions on territories, demarcation lines, and ownership of Ukraine’s power plant, U.S. President Donald Trump said on March 24 during a press briefing.
Trump’s statement comes as negotiations …

Mar 24, 2025

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What were the Minsk Agreements and why did they fail to bring peace in Ukraine?

Ten years after Kyiv and Moscow first negotiated a ceasefire to end the fighting in Ukraine’s east, the two sides may once again find themselves around the negotiating table to reach a truce on the battlefield.
This time around, Kyiv insists that any …

Mar 24, 2025

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Trump expects to sign minerals deal with Ukraine 'soon'

U.S. President Donald Trump said on March 24 he expects to sign the U.S.-Ukraine agreement on critical minerals “soon,” Reuters reported.
The two nations had previously planned to sign a minerals deal on Feb. 28, but the plan was derailed …

Mar 24, 2025

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'Russia managed to influence some in White House,' Zelensky tells Time magazine

Russian propaganda is successfully influencing the American leadership, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with Time magazine published on March 24.
According to Zelensky, some in the White House have begun to trust Russian President …

Mar 24, 2025

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'Absolutely unacceptable' — Ukrainian MPs react to Witkoff's statements on occupied territories

Steve Witkoff’s controversial comments on the Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine have prompted criticism from Ukrainian lawmakers, with one even calling for the envoy’s removal from the negotiations to end Moscow’s full-scale …

Mar 24, 2025

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Black Sea Initiative renewal central to US-Russia talks in Riyadh, Kremlin says

The Black Sea Initiative is a key topic in ongoing U.S.-Russia talks in Riyadh, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed on March 24, state-owned media outlet TASS reported.
“The matter of the Black Sea Initiative and everything related to …

Mar 24, 2025

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Russia stalling Ukraine peace talks to seize more land, strengthen position, media reports

Russia is deliberately prolonging peace talks on Ukraine to seize more territory and strengthen its negotiating position with the U.S., the Moscow Times reported on March 24, citing undisclosed sources.
A Russian diplomatic source told the Moscow …

Mar 24, 2025

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Russian job market cools as hiring plunges 15% in early 2025, Russian media reports

Russian businesses have significantly scaled back their recruitment efforts in early 2025, with job openings falling 15% compared to the same period last year, Russian newspaper Izvestia reported on March 24, citing data from employment service …

Mar 24, 2025

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Russian Su-25 crashes during training flight in Far East, Russia's Defense Ministry says

A Russian Su-25 attack aircraft crashed during a routine training flight in Primorye Krai in Russia’s Far East, the Russian Defense Ministry said on March 24.
The pilot successfully ejected and was rescued by a search and rescue team, according …

Mar 24, 2025

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Starmer's 'coalition of the willing’ Ukraine peace plan dismissed as 'political theatre,' Telegraph reports

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s “coalition of the willing” peace plan for Ukraine has been criticized by British military officials as “political theatre,” the Telegraph reported on March 23, citing several military …

Mar 24, 2025

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Romania, Bulgaria concerned about possible US-Russia Black Sea deal, FT reports

Romania and Bulgaria are wary of a possible deal between the U.S. and Russia that could restore Moscow’s position in the Black Sea, the Financial Times reported on March 24, citing undisclosed officials from the region.
U.S. and Russian …

Mar 24, 2025

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US-Ukraine talks in Riyadh concerned halt on strikes against ports, official says

The “technical” talks between the U.S. and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia on March 23 about a possible ceasefire with Russia focused on infrastructure and shipping safety, said Serhii Leshchenko, a Presidential Office advisor, on March 24. …

Mar 24, 2025

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Trump reportedly growing angry over ongoing Russia-Ukraine aerial strikes

U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly growing angry that Russia and Ukraine continue to launch aerial strikes despite his peace efforts, the Telegraph wrote on March 23, citing undisclosed sources close to Trump.
Following Trump’s recent …

Mar 24, 2025

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Trump & Ceasefire: Is there a Plan and What is it?

Mar 24, 2025

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Returning abducted Ukrainian children 'confidence building measure,' Waltz says amid peace talks

U.S. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz sat down with CBS News on March 23 to discuss the upcoming U.S.-led negotiations in Saudi Arabia on ending the war between Russia and Ukraine.
When asked about the goals of the peace talks in Saudi Arabia, …

Mar 23, 2025

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Casualties reported following explosion at police station in Odesa Oblast

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
An explosion occurred at a police station in Odesa Oblast on March 23, reported regional police officials.
A woman has died as a result of the explosion and there are additional …

Mar 23, 2025

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Witkoff trashes Starmer's Ukraine peacekeeping plan

U.S. special envoy, Steve Witkoff, has rubbished British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s plan for a special coalition force to support a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Speaking with American far-right political commentator Tucker Carlson on March 21, Witkoff …

Mar 23, 2025

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Ukrainian Air Force strike 'completely destroys' Russian troop position in Toretsk

Ukraine’s Air Force struck and destroyed a concentration of Russian troops in Toretsk, Donetsk Oblast on March 21, the Armed Forces General Staff reported on March 23.

Ukraine’s attack reportedly “completely destroyed” the position of the troops …

Mar 23, 2025

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Ukraine's Third Assault Brigade liberates village of Nadiya in Luhansk Oblast, releases video of operation

Ukrainian forces liberated the village of Nadiya in Luhansk Oblast, reclaiming three square kilometers from Russian occupation, the Third Assault Brigade reported on March 23.

The 30-hour operation was carried out by the Third Assault Brigade, in …

Mar 23, 2025

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Trump believes Ukraine war ceasefire could be agreed by Easter, Bloomberg reports

Washington is hopeful for a ceasefire by April 20, despite Russia’s ongoing attacks on Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on March 23, citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter.

U.S. President Donald Trump has pushed for a quick end to the war since …

Mar 23, 2025

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Starmer says he faced pressure from US to criticize Zelenksy after Oval Office clash with Trump, NYT reports

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he faced pressure from Washington to criticize President Volodymyr Zelensky after a showdown in the Oval Office last month led to the Ukrainian president walking out of the White House early.

In an interview …

Mar 23, 2025

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Trump says efforts to end Ukraine war 'somewhat under control' just hours before deadly Russian strike on Kyiv

U.S. President Donald Trump has said efforts to end the war in Ukraine are “somewhat under control” just hours before a massive Russian drone strike on Kyiv killed three people including a five-year-old girl and her father.
Speaking to the …

Mar 23, 2025

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Russia aims to make 'some progress' during upcoming talks in Saudi Arabia

Moscow is hoping for “some progress” in upcoming talks in Saudi Arabia, a Russian negotiator told state media ahead of Monday’s meetings between U.S., Ukrainian, and Russian delegations.
The U.S. is engaging in what U.S. envoy Keith …

Mar 22, 2025

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'No high expectations' — Ukrainian officials skeptical about upcoming Riyadh talks

U.S. negotiators are set to separately meet Ukrainian and Russian delegates in Riyadh on March 24, and contours of a potential partial ceasefire proposal are beginning to form.
The upcoming discussions are meant to flesh out technical details on what …

Mar 22, 2025

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Trump's envoy reveals details of Putin meeting: gift exchange and Ukraine peace talks

In an official visit to Moscow on March 13, U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steven Witkoff, revealed exclusive details to American journalist Tucker Carlson about his meeting with Vladimir Putin.

According to Witkoff, Putin presented …

Mar 22, 2025

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'They are Russian-speaking, and there have been referendums,' — Witkoff parrots Russian propaganda, legitimizing Putin's claims in Ukraine

U.S. special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, who recently emerged as a leading figure in negotiations regarding Russia and Ukraine, revealed insights into ongoing ceasefire talks between Moscow and Washington.
In an interview on March 21 with …

Mar 22, 2025

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Ukraine’s HIV patients face crisis: Trump aid halt

Editor’s Note: The Counteroffensive exists to explore the human side of war – going beyond headlines to show how real people experience it.
We cover Ukraine not just as a battlefield but as a country with a rich culture, history, and traditions. Want …

Mar 22, 2025

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Voice of America journalists sue Trump administration following president's order to gut free press

Voice of America (VoA) journalists sued the Trump administration on March 21, accusing it of unlawfully shutting down the U.S.-funded network that for decades has supplied news around the world.
The lawsuit comes after U.S. President Donald Trump …

Mar 22, 2025

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Trump's envoy Witkoff claims Ukraine will hold presidential elections

U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, told American journalist Tucker Carlson in an interview on March 21 that Ukraine’s leadership has agreed to hold a presidential election.
Carlson echoed a …

Mar 22, 2025

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Blitz: “I would say to Trump - Ukraine must win!”

Mar 22, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Kavkazskaya oil facility still burning; Ukraine returns over 4,000 POWs from Russian captivity since 2022

Key developments on March 21:
Zelensky, Pavel meet in Kyiv to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine
Ukraine has brought back over 4,000 prisoners of war from Russian captivity since start of full-scale invasion, Zelensky says
Russia’s …

Mar 21, 2025

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Ukraine has brought back over 4,000 prisoners of war from Russian captivity since start of full-scale invasion, Zelensky says

Ukraine has returned 4,306 prisoners of war (POWs) from Russian captivity since the start of the full-scale invasion, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on March 21.
The Ukrainian government has been engaging with foreign partners and …

Mar 21, 2025

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‘Match made in heaven’ — Why the US will fail to drive a wedge between Russia, China

It’s no secret that U.S. officials have been trying to drive a wedge between Russia and its key ally, China.
Former United States Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg was among the government officials who made the intention …

Mar 21, 2025

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Trump says 'dividing up lands' within negotiations between Russia, Ukraine 'is being negotiated as we speak'

U.S. President Donald Trump said on March 21 that as part of the negotiations to end the war, the parties will have an agreement on territorial division.
Trump’s statement comes ahead of the U.S. separate talks with Russia and Ukraine scheduled …

Mar 21, 2025

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Ukraine won't interact with Russia during talks in Saudi Arabia on March 24, Foreign Ministry says

Ukrainian and Russian delegations will not interact directly during the March 24 talks in Saudi Arabia, Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhii Tykhyi said on March 21 during a press briefing in Kyiv.
Tykhyi’s statement came as Special Envoy for …

Mar 21, 2025

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2 Russian officers allegedly killed in car bombing in occupied Skadovsk

A car with two Russian officers exploded on March 20 in the Russian-occupied town of Skadovsk in Kherson Oblast, Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR) said on March 21.
Skadovsk, a city with a pre-war population of 17,000, lies on the Black Sea coast. …

Mar 21, 2025

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Belarus Weekly: Lukashenko signs security treaty, pulling Belarus further into Russia’s orbit

Belarus dictator Alexander Lukashenko visits Moscow, enacting a security treaty and signing a range of agreements that pull Belarus further into Russia’s orbit.
U.S. President Donald Trump slashes RFE/RL funding in another blow to Belarusian media in …

Mar 21, 2025

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Macron considers UN peacekeeping mission for Ukraine in case of peace deal, Telegraph reports

French President Emmanuel Macron is exploring the possibility of establishing a United Nations-led peacekeeping mission to protect Ukraine in the event of a potential peace agreement, the Telegraph reported on March 21.
The proposal follows ongoing …

Mar 21, 2025

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Putin's suspension of strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure still in effect, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s order to suspend strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure remains in effect, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on March 21, state-owned TASS reported.
“The Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s …

Mar 21, 2025

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European leaders, Zelensky to meet in Paris next week to discuss Ukraine peace plan

French President Emmanuel Macron will host European leaders, including President Volodymyr Zelensky, in Paris on March 27 to discuss the peace process in Ukraine.
Participants will include the “coalition of the willing,” a group of …

Mar 21, 2025

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Ukraine accuses Russia of false flag attack on Sudzha gas metering station in Kursk Oblast

Ukraine on March 21 accused Russia of deliberately attacking the Sudzha gas metering station in Kursk Oblast in an attempt to pin the blame on Kyiv.
Russian media earlier claimed Ukrainian forces had struck the key gas transit facility, which plays a …

Mar 21, 2025

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Ukraine accuses Russia of false flag attack on Sudzha gas metering station in Kursk Oblast

Ukraine on March 21 accused Russia of deliberately attacking the Sudzha gas metering station in Kursk Oblast in an attempt to pin the blame on Kyiv.
Russian media earlier claimed Ukrainian forces had struck the key gas transit facility, which plays a …

Mar 21, 2025

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UK discussing deploying fighter jets to Ukraine under potential peace deal, Telegraph reports

British military leaders have discussed deploying Royal Air Force (RAF) fighter jets to Ukraine as part of a potential peace agreement, the Telegraph reported on March 20, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
According to the report, the …

Mar 21, 2025

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UK discussing deploying fighter jets to Ukraine under potential peace deal, Telegraph reports

British military leaders have discussed deploying Royal Air Force (RAF) fighter jets to Ukraine as part of a potential peace agreement, the Telegraph reported on March 20, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
According to the report, the …

Mar 21, 2025

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Russia's Kavkazskaya oil facility still burning after two days, more explosions reported

A Russian oil pumping station in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai is still on fire after reportedly being struck by Ukrainian drones on March 19, with further explosions reported overnight.
“During the extinguishing process, due to depressurisation …

Mar 21, 2025

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Russia's Kavkazskaya oil facility still burning after two days, more explosions reported

A Russian oil pumping station Krasnodar Krai is still on fire after reportedly being struck by Ukrainian drones on March 19, with further explosions reported overnight.
“During the extinguishing process, due to depressurisation of the burning …

Mar 21, 2025

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'Putin will breach' peace deal without security guarantees, Starmer says

Russian President Vladimir Putin will violate a ceasefire that isn’t backed by security guarantees for Ukraine, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in remarks to military planners at the Northwood military base outside London on March 20. …

Mar 21, 2025

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'Putin will breach' peace deal without security guarantees, Starmer says

Russian President Vladimir Putin will violate a ceasefire that isn’t backed by security guarantees for Ukraine, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in remarks to military planners at the Northwood military base outside London on March 20. …

Mar 21, 2025

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US to sign minerals deal with Ukraine with Ukraine 'very shortly,' Trump says

The United States expects to sign an agreement with Ukraine on access to critical minerals and natural resources “very shortly,” U.S. President Donald Trump said on March 20.
The two nations had previously planned to sign a minerals deal …

Mar 21, 2025

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US to sign minerals deal with Ukraine with Ukraine 'very shortly,' Trump says

The United States expects to sign an agreement with Ukraine on access to critical minerals and natural resources “very shortly,” U.S. President Donald Trump said on March 20.
The two nations had previously planned to sign a minerals deal …

Mar 21, 2025

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European leaders, Zelensky to meet in Paris next week to discuss Ukraine peace plan

French President Emmanuel Macron will host European leaders, including President Volodymyr Zelensky, in Paris on March 27 to discuss the peace process in Ukraine.
Participants will include the “coalition of the willing,” a group of …

Mar 21, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Russia's Engels air base ablaze after Ukrainian drone strike, Kyiv says

Key developments on March 20:
Russia’s Engels air base ablaze after Ukrainian drone strike, Kyiv says
Ukraine, US to hold talks in Saudi Arabia on March 24
Putin orders Ukrainians ‘without legal status’ to leave Russia, occupied …

Mar 20, 2025

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Ukrainian author Oksana Zabuzhko on why Ukrainians ‘don’t have to respect Pushkin’

Over the past three years of full-scale war, Ukraine’s cultural figures have shifted from focusing solely on their craft to becoming diplomats, advocating for their culture abroad as the Russian army continues its relentless attempt to destroy it.
At …

Mar 20, 2025

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Russia becomes India's top naphtha supplier, overtaking UAE, Reuters reports

Russia has overtaken the United Arab Emirates as India’s top naphtha supplier in the past year, as Indian refiners capitalize on discounted Russian shipments, Reuters reported on March 20, citing preliminary ship-tracking data.
Russia has …

Mar 20, 2025

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Trump didn't mention Russian-occupied Crimea during recent talks, Zelensky says

U.S. President Donald Trump did not raise the topic of occupied Crimea and its recognition as part of Russia during recent talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky, Zelensky said on March 20.
His statement comes days after reports that the Trump …

Mar 20, 2025

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Zelenskyy’s Peace Plan EXPLAINED: What’s Next After Trump Call?

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Ukraine, US to hold talks in Saudi Arabia on March 24

Ukrainian and American delegations are planning to hold a new round of talks in Saudi Arabia on March 24 to discuss steps toward a ceasefire with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on March 20.
A U.S. delegation is also expected to meet with …

Mar 20, 2025

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Russia, US to hold talks on Ukraine in Saudi Arabia on March 24, Putin's aide says

Russia and the United States will hold consultations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on March 24 to discuss the war in Ukraine, according to Russian presidential aide for international affairs Yuri Ushakov, as reported by state-owned news agency TASS on …

Mar 20, 2025

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Hungary wants Ukraine as 'buffer zone' between Russia, Europe

Budapest does not support Ukraine’s integration into the European defense structures, seeing the country instead as a buffer zone between Europe and Russia, Hungary’s European Affairs Minister Janos Boka told the Financial Times in an …

Mar 20, 2025

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Western intel contradicts Trump's, Putin's claims on Ukraine's encirclement in Kursk Oblast, Reuters reports

U.S. and European intelligence data contradict claims made by U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the alleged encirclement of Ukrainian troops in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, Reuters reported on March 20, citing …

Mar 20, 2025

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Russia hasn't received requests from foreign companies seeking to return, Medvedev says

Moscow has not received official requests from foreign companies seeking to return to Russia after exiting due to the Russia-Ukraine war and sanctions, Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council and former president, told …

Mar 20, 2025

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Zelensky arrives in Norway for talks with Norwegian PM

President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Oslo on March 20 to hold talks with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere, the Norwegian government said.
“I look forward to constructive discussions on how Norway can best provide assistance to …

Mar 20, 2025

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Shoigu claims Ukraine's Constitution 'obstacle' to peace efforts, cites ban on territorial changes

Russia sees Ukraine’s Constitution as an “obstacle” to peace efforts as it does not permit territorial changes, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu said on March 19, according to state-owned TASS news agency.
“On …

Mar 20, 2025

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Extending NATO's Article 5 to Ukraine would test Russia’s peace intentions, Meloni says

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reiterated calls for extending NATO’s Article 5 security guarantees to Ukraine, arguing that doing so would demonstrate whether Russia is serious about peace, she said in a speech to the Italian Chamber of …

Mar 20, 2025

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'Berlin Wall is not an option' — Zelensky warns against dividing Ukrainian cities by contact line

Ukrainian towns and cities divided by a demarcation line in the event of a ceasefire would be left empty and desolate, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a briefing with journalists on March 20.
Zelensky said he discussed the issue with U.S. …

Mar 20, 2025

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Zelensky says he and Trump discussed US help in restoring Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on March 19 that he had discussed with U.S. President Donald Trump the possibility of U.S. assistance in restoring the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, the largest nuclear facility in Europe, currently under Russian …

Mar 20, 2025

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Finland to lead international bomb shelter coalition for Ukraine

Finnish President Alexander Stubb and President Volodymyr Zelensky finalized a “civil protection coalition” on March 19, Zelensky told reporters during a press briefing.
Finland will seek out more international partners to partake in the …

Mar 20, 2025

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US, Ukrainian delegations to meet in Saudi Arabia in 'coming days,' Zelensky says

Ukrainian and U.S. officials are expected to meet in Saudi Arabia in the coming days for continued peace talks, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a post to social media on March 19.
Following a phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and …

Mar 20, 2025

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State Department did not delete investigation data into abducted Ukrainian children, spokesperson says

The U.S. did not delete data collected from investigations Ukrainian children abducted by of Russians amid the full-scale war, U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said on March 19.
The Trump administration cut funding to an initiative led …

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Zelensky confirms new arrival of F-16 jets to Ukraine

A new shipment of Western F-16 fighter jets has arrived in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed to journalists on March 19.
The president stated that several F-16s had arrived but did not reveal the exact number of jets delivered. …

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‘Consequences will backlash on Trump if he pushes Ukraine to Give Up on Territories!” Andreas Umland

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Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant in focus of Ukraine peace talks. What's at stake?

The White House on March 19 proposed Ukraine pass its nuclear facilities to the U.S. as part of the ongoing ceasefire talks.
“The United States could be very helpful in running those plants with its electricity and utility expertise. American …

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Ukraine war latest: Trump, Zelensky hold phone call to discuss ceasefire; Ukraine brings back 175 soldiers from Russian captivity

Key developments on March 19:
Zelensky agrees to halt strikes on Russian energy infrastructure during call with Trump
US ownership of Ukraine’s power plants would be ‘best protection’ of energy infrastructure, White House says
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US has 'moved beyond minerals deal' to focus on lasting ceasefire in Ukraine, White House says

Washington has moved on from a minerals deal with Kyiv to focus on achieving a lasting ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said during a press briefing on March 19.
Leavitt said that did not mean a deal …

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Trump-Musk Scandal on Ukrainian Kids Stolen by Russia Just Got Darker Data vital to tracking these abducted Ukrainian children may have suddenly disappeared. A bipartisan group of House members wants to know: Who did this, and why?

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Trump agrees to help Ukraine find available Patriot air defense systems in Europe, White House says

U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to assist Ukraine in finding additional U.S.-made Patriot air defenses available in Europe, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, citing a readout of a call between the two leaders on March 19.
Trump …

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US ownership of Ukraine's power plants would be 'best protection' of energy infrastructure, White House says

President Donald Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone call on March 19, during which Trump suggested American ownership of Ukraine’s power plants could help ensure their security.
Trump and Zelensky discussed Ukraine’s …

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'Putin is stalling' — Trump 'ceasefire' call met with skepticism in Kyiv

U.S. President Donald Trump said it was a “great call.” A Kremlin aide declared the world had “become a much safer place."
But in Kyiv, the reaction to the call between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on March 18 has …

Mar 19, 2025

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Zelensky agrees to halt strikes on Russian energy infrastructure during call with Trump, Bloomberg reports

Editor’s note: This story is being updated.
President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed to stop strikes on Russian energy infrastructure during a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, Bloomberg reported on March 19, citing an unnamed source familiar …

Mar 19, 2025

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Success of peacekeeping forces in Ukraine hinges on deterrence

We are at a critical moment for Europe, with continental security hanging in the balance. In late February, the United Kingdom announced plans to increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027. U.K. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer also recently …

Mar 19, 2025

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US, Russian officials to meet in Saudi Arabia in 'coming days,' Waltz says

Talks between Russian and American delegations to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine will take place in the coming days in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz said on March 19 on X.
Waltz said he discussed Trump’s efforts to …

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Zelensky holding call with Trump, White House official says

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump are currently on a phone call, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino said on March 19. …

Mar 19, 2025

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Ukraine denies Russian claims of thwarted attempt to invade Belgorod Oblast — here’s what we know

Russia’s Defense Ministry on March 18 said it had stopped a significant Ukrainian ground assault from entering Russia’s Belgorod Oblast, a claim Kyiv swiftly dismissed as a propaganda effort.
The Belgorod settlements named by Russian officials as the …

Mar 19, 2025

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Daily Tactical Update (DTU), Ukrainian TVD Day 1119

Daily Tactical Update (DTU), Ukrainian TVD Day 1119: The period of March 17-18, 2025, was marked by significant Russian territorial gains, particularly in Kursk Oblast. These gains were balanced by continued Ukrainian resistance and offensive …

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Ukraine brings home 175 prisoners of war in swap with Russia

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Ukraine has brought home 175 Ukrainian soldiers in a one-for-one prisoner exchange with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on March 18.
Another 22 Ukrainian service members returned through …

Mar 19, 2025

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'Putin is playing a game here' — Germany's Pistorius criticizes Trump's ceasefire call with Moscow

Germany’s Defense Minister Boris Pistorius on March 19 criticized the call between the U.S. and Russian presidents the day before, saying the partial ceasefire announced afterwards “doesn’t actually mean anything."
Speaking to …

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Ukraine ceasefire could be reached 'in a couple of weeks,' Witkoff says

A ceasefire in Ukraine could be reached within weeks, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, told Bloomberg TV on March 19.
“I actually think in a couple of weeks we’re going to get to it (a …

Mar 19, 2025

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German government backs additional $3.3 billion in military aid for Ukraine

The outgoing German government agreed to release an additional 3 billion euros ($3.3 billion) in military assistance for Ukraine, a German Finance Ministry spokesperson confirmed for the Kyiv Independent on March 19.
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US court blocks cuts to USAID, says Musk's DOGE likely violated Constitution

A U.S. federal court has barred further cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), ruling that its dismantling by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) likely violated the U.S. Constitution, the Associated …

Mar 19, 2025

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Trump Jr., Witkoff, Carlson involved in secret talks with Zelensky's rivals, Politico reports

U.S. President Donald Trump’s son, Donald Jr., news host Tucker Carlson, Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, and special envoy Steve Witkoff were involved in backchannel talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky’s political rivals, …

Mar 19, 2025

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Trump’s push for regime change in Ukraine has only boosted Zelensky

The debate over Ukraine’s elections and future leadership is intensifying. With peace talks gaining momentum, calls for elections are growing louder, and both the Russian and American sides are questioning Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s …

Mar 19, 2025

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Ukraine to compile list of energy sites Russia must stop attacking, Zelensky says

Ukraine will compile a list of energy, infrastructure, and civilian sites that Russia must cease attacking and present the document to international partners, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on March 19.
“And if the Russians don’t …

Mar 19, 2025

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RFE/RL sues Trump administration over funding cuts

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) sued the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) on March 18 over the termination of grant funding, arguing that the step violates federal laws and the Constitution.
The congressionally authorized grant …

Mar 19, 2025

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Russia claims it downed 7 own drones to uphold energy ceasefire; Kyiv says Moscow launched 145

Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed on March 19 that its forces downed seven Russian drones sent to attack Ukrainian energy facilities after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a temporary pause on such strikes.
In turn, Ukraine said that …

Mar 19, 2025

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US reportedly assures EU about role in Ukraine peace talks as Russia seeks sanctions relief

The U.S. has signaled that European partners will be included in peace talks on the war in Ukraine, as Russia pushes for the lifting of EU-imposed sanctions, Bloomberg reported on March 18, citing unnamed sources.
The move may reassure European …

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Zelensky announces talk with Trump on March 19

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
President Volodymyr Zelensky will speak with U.S. President Donald Trump on March 19, Zelensky said during a joint press conference with Finnish President Alexander Stubb. …

Mar 19, 2025

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US scales down efforts in countering Russian sabotage, Reuters reports

Some U.S. national security agencies have suspended cooperation with international partners in countering Russian sabotage and cyber operations, Reuters reported on March 19, citing undisclosed official sources.
The news comes amid the Trump …

Mar 19, 2025

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46% of Americans think US support for Ukraine is insufficient, poll finds

Nearly half of Americans believe the U.S. is not doing enough to support Ukraine, while two-thirds would favor increased military aid if Russia violates a potential ceasefire, according to a Gallup poll published on March 18.
The survey comes as the …

Mar 19, 2025

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Poroshenko attacks Zelensky over sanctions; says Ukraine must stay on defensive

Former President Petro Poroshenko called sanctions imposed against him by the Ukrainian government an “attack on freedom and democracy” in an interview with the German tabloid Bild published on March 18.
Poroshenko, head of the opposition …

Mar 19, 2025

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US may relinquish leadership of NATO's European command, NBC reports

The Trump administration is considering scrapping the longstanding role of the U.S. in leading NATO’s military operations in Europe, NBC News reported on March 18, citing unnamed defense officials.
For nearly 75 years, a four-star U.S. general …

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2 killed, 18 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day

Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least two civilians and injured at least 18 over the past day, regional authorities reported on March 19.
Russia launched two Iskander-M ballistic missiles, four S-300 anti-aircraft missiles, and 145 attack and …

Mar 19, 2025

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Trump administration cuts funding for initiative tracking Russian abductions of Ukrainian children, WP reports

The Trump administration has ended U.S. government funding for an initiative that tracked Russian war crimes, including the forced deportation of Ukrainian children, the Washington Post (WP) reported on March 18.
The program, led by Yale University’s …

Mar 19, 2025

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2 Sumy Oblast hospitals hit by drones hours after Putin agrees to halt energy grid attacks

A hospital in Ukraine’s northeastern city of Sumy and another in the town of Krasnopillia were hit by drones during a series of attacks on Ukraine, prompting President Volodymyr Zelensky to accuse Vladimir Putin of “effectively …

Mar 19, 2025

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US-Russia ceasefire talks set for March 23 in Jeddah, US envoy Witkoff says

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff told Fox News on March 18 that diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Russia will take place on March 23 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The discussions, led by National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, …

Mar 19, 2025

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Putin didn't mention military aid in phone call, Trump says

Russian President Vladimir Putin did not discuss military aid to Ukraine during his phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, according to an interview Trump gave with Fox News following the call.
Trump and Putin spoke for nearly two hours on …

Mar 19, 2025

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'I don't want us to be on Putin's menu' — Zelensky says negotiations must include Ukraine

Ukraine must be included in all future negotiations regarding steps to end Russia’s full-scale war, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a virtual press conference on March 18.
Zelensky’s comments followed a phone call between U.S. …

Mar 19, 2025

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Kyiv supports energy sector ceasefire, expects military aid to continue, Zelensky says

Ukraine is willing to agree to a 30-day pause on attacks on energy infrastructure, but needs more details of the agreement, President Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters in an online press briefing on March 18.
Zelensky’s remarks came after U.S. …

Mar 19, 2025

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Trump, Putin open to 'mutually beneficial cooperation' in key sectors, Kremlin says

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are developing “mutually beneficial cooperation” in a number of areas as part of efforts to normalize relations between the two countries, the Kremlin said in a readout of …

Mar 18, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Putin, Trump hold 1.5-hour call, discuss ceasefire in Ukraine

Key developments on March 18:
Trump-Putin call: Russia agrees to 30-day pause of energy infrastructure strikes
US announces another round of negotiations in Middle East on war in Ukraine
Ukrainian forces attempted to enter Belgorod Oblast, repelled by …

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Zelensky confirms prisoner exchange, says he has not yet spoken with Trump after Putin call

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has not spoken with U.S. President Donald Trump since his White House phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier on March 18, the …

Mar 18, 2025

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Ukrainian forces attempted to enter Belgorod Oblast, repelled by Russian forces, Russia claims

The Russian Defense Ministry claimed on March 18 that the Ukrainian Armed Forces attempted to enter Russia’s Belgorod Oblast but were repelled by the Russian military.
The news of an alleged Ukrainian offensive in Belgorod Oblast surfaced in …

Mar 18, 2025

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Trump-Putin Phone Call: The World Changes for Good?

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US announces another round of negotiations in Middle East on war in Ukraine

Washington announced on March 18 that another round of talks on the Russian war in Ukraine would “begin immediately” in the Middle East.
The announcement follows a call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir …

Mar 18, 2025

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Trump-Putin call: Russia agrees to 30-day pause of energy infrastructure strikes

This is a developing story and is being updated.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to a 30-day pause of energy infrastructure strikes during a call with U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a readout of the call issued by the Kremlin on …

Mar 18, 2025

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Kremlin demands halt to foreign military aid, intelligence to Ukraine as condition for avoiding war escalation

The Kremlin has demanded a complete cessation of foreign military aid and intelligence to Ukraine as a “key condition for avoiding an escalation of the war,” according to a statement released on March 18.
The statement follows a 1.5-hours …

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Trump-Putin call lasts 1.5 hours, NBC reports

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
U.S. President Donald Trump has completed a 1.5-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, NBC reported on March 18, citing an unnamed White House source.
The call …

Mar 18, 2025

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Trump - Putin Call. What Next for Ukraine and the World?

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Trump, Putin hold call, White House Deputy Chief of Staff says

Editor’s note: This story is being updated.
U.S. President Donald Trump has been speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin since 10:00 a.m. EDT, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino said on X.
“Happening now — President Trump …

Mar 18, 2025

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Polish right takes hard line on Ukraine ahead of presidential vote

With the Polish presidential elections just two months away, two of the country’s leading right-wing candidates have become increasingly antagonistic toward Ukraine and its leadership.
Kyiv can ill afford another hostile head of state among its …

Mar 18, 2025

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Ukraine firm on non-negotiable red lines in peace talks with Russia

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha has assured that Ukraine will not concede on fundamental issues outlined in the country's "peace formula" during any potential peace talks with Russia. Ukraine remains resolute in its refusal to recognize …

Mar 18, 2025

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Russian negotiator says he expects talks with Musk on space, tech

Kirill Dmitriev, the CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), said he expects Russia to hold talks with U.S. billionaire and President Donald Trump’s ally, Elon Musk, in the near future, the pro-state news agency RBK reported on March …

Mar 18, 2025

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UK reportedly hopes US drones, satellites will help monitor Ukraine ceasefire

The U.K. hopes that the U.S. will provide drones and satellite surveillance to monitor the border zone between Ukraine and Russia if a ceasefire agreement is reached, the Times reported on March 18, citing unnamed British diplomats.
The U.S. military …

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Russia sees US aid halt during Ukraine truce as its 'minimum' goal, Bloomberg reports

The Kremlin wants all Western arms supplies to Ukraine to stop during a proposed truce but prioritizes a pause on U.S. arms as its “minimum aim,” Bloomberg reported on March 18, citing two undisclosed sources in Moscow.
Russian President …

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Ukraine withdraws from one front-line sector in Donetsk Oblast, commander says

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from one front-line sector in Donetsk Oblast to preserve troops and improve defensive operations, Lieutenant General Serhii Naiev, the commander of …

Mar 18, 2025

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Trump's aid cuts disrupt supply of HIV treatments to Ukraine, 7 more countries

U.S. President Donald Trump’s suspension of foreign aid has disrupted the supply of HIV treatments to Ukraine and seven other countries, potentially reversing two decades of progress in fighting the disease, Reuters reported on March 17, citing …

Mar 18, 2025

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Italy, Spain hesitant on EU's $43 billion military aid to Ukraine plan

Italy and Spain have signaled reluctance to support the European Union’s proposal to allocate up to 40 billion euros ($43 billion) in military aid to Ukraine this year, Reuters reported on March 17.
The initiative to double EU military aid for …

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Trump boasts of saving Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk Oblast despite Kyiv denying encirclement claims

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on March 17 that he took an unspecified action to save Ukrainian soldiers in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, repeating an unsubstantiated claim of them being “surrounded."
Kyiv has denied that its troops in …

Mar 18, 2025

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2 killed, 13 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day

Russian attacks against Ukraine killed at least two civilians and injured at least 13 over the past day, regional authorities reported on March 18.
Ukrainian air defenses shot down 63 of the 137 Russian attack and decoy drones overnight over 12 …

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Russia 'not losing hope' ahead of planned Putin-Trump call, top Putin aide says

Russia is not “losing hope” ahead of a planned call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump, Putin’s aide Yuri Ushakov told pro-Kremlin news outlet Kommersant on March 18.
“It’s been a …

Mar 18, 2025

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UK, EU to discuss confiscating Russian assets ahead of Ukraine peace talks, Bloomberg reports

The U.K. and the European Union will discuss confiscating Russian assets to ramp up economic pressure on Moscow ahead of possible peace talks on Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on March 17, citing unnamed sources.
Negotiations will reportedly focus on …

Mar 18, 2025

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Telegram CEO Durov returns to Dubai amid French investigation

Pavel Durov, Telegram’s Russian-born founder and CEO, said on March 17 that he had returned to Dubai after spending several months in France over an investigation into criminal activity on his messaging app.
The entrepreneur, who also holds …

Mar 18, 2025

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Trump administration weighs recognizing Crimea as Russian territory, Semafor reports

The Trump administration is considering recognizing Crimea as Russian territory as part of a broader deal to end Russia’s war on Ukraine, two sources familiar with the discussions told Semafor.
Officials have also explored urging the United Nations …

Mar 18, 2025

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'We had to get Ukraine to do the right' thing' — Trump on his Oval Office clash with Zelensky

U.S. President Donald Trump said on March 17 that his argument with President Volodymyr Zelensky during the Ukrainian leader’s visit to the Oval Office was part of a strategy to pressure Ukraine.
“A lot of people are being killed over …

Mar 18, 2025

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Belarus authorities sentence Japanese citizen to 7 years in prison on espionage charges

A Japanese man was sentenced in Minsk on March 17 to seven years in prison on changes stemming from “espionage activity,” Belarus’ Prosecutor General’s Office said.
Authorities convicted Nakanishi for allegedly taking over 9,000 …

Mar 18, 2025

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Critical Ukraine coverage at risk as Trump slashes Radio Free Europe funding

The U.S. decision to cut off funding for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty came as a surprise for the outlet’s newsroom, a source in the RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service told the Kyiv Independent.
“We understood that the U.S. president, to put it …

Mar 18, 2025

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Putin should drop 'absurd demands' in peace talks with Trump, Polish Foreign Minister says

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said on March 17 that it was his hope that U.S. President Donald Trump will get Russian President Vladimir Putin to abandon “some absurd demands” toward establishing a peace deal in Ukraine.
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'We’ve never been closer to a peace deal,' White House says ahead of Trump-Putin call

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on March 17 that the Trump administration believes they have “never been closer” to closing a ceasefire deal in Ukraine, ahead of a call scheduled between U.S. President Donald Trump and …

Mar 17, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian military refutes claim that Russia captured Zaporizhzhia Oblast village

Key developments on March 17:
Russia claims capture of Stepove in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine denies
Ukrainian drones attack fuel facility in Russia’s Astrakhan Oblast, governor claims
Ukrainian long-range drone successfully completes …

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New Canadian PM invites Zelensky to attend G7 summit in June

Newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has invited President Volodymyr Zelensky to attend the Group of Seven (G7) summit in June, Le Journal de Quebec reported on March 17, citing a Canadian Foreign Ministry spokesperson.
Canada, which …

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‘Talk about an invasion is everywhere’ — How Lithuania is preparing for war with Russia

Throughout Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, repeated and escalating warnings of the potential for a wider war have only raised fears in the Baltic states that they could be next in the crosshairs of the Kremlin.
Talk about a potential …

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Who is to gain more from a ceasefire — Russia or Ukraine?

U.S. President Donald Trump said on March 17 that he expects to hold a phone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal that Moscow has yet to agree to.
Russia has declined to immediately accept the …

Mar 17, 2025

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EU plan to send over $40 billion in military aid has 'broad political support,' Kallas says

The initiative to provide Ukraine with 40 billion euros ($43.6 billion) in military aid has “broad political support” among EU member states, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on March 17 before the Council of Foreign Ministers …

Mar 17, 2025

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EU foreign ministers to discuss US withdrawal of funding for RFE/RL

EU foreign ministers are set to discuss the termination of the U.S. grant that funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) during a meeting in Brussels on March 17, according to a Kyiv Independent reporter in Brussels.
The news follows U.S. …

Mar 17, 2025

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Trump and Putin Talk. Europe Agreed About Peacekeepers. New Aid Package From EU to Ukraine

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Germany's military rebirth is Europe’s best bet against Putin

When Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, he knew that he was upending Europe’s security order. But this was more of a tactical gambit than a calculated strategy, and he could not have …

Mar 17, 2025

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Lithuania suspects Russia behind arson attacks in Vilnius and Warsaw last year

Lithuanian authorities suspect Russia’s intelligence services of orchestrating arson attacks on an IKEA warehouse in Vilnius and a shopping center in Warsaw in 2024, the LRT broadcaster reported on March 17.
A fire broke out at the IKEA …

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Rubio asked Hungary not to block EU sanctions, Politico reports

Hungary has dropped its threat to block the extension of EU sanctions against Russia following a conversation between Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Politico reported on March 17, citing …

Mar 17, 2025

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Territorial integrity, military size, alliances — FM Sybiha sets 3 'fundamentals' for potential peace talks

Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha outlined three key conditions for future negotiations to end Russia’s war against Ukraine in an interview with RBC-Ukraine published on March 17.
“I don’t like this definition (red lines). There are …

Mar 17, 2025

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'We won't be dragged into this' — Hungary opposes $22 billion EU aid package for Ukraine

Hungary’s Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto on March 17 denounced EU plans to provide Ukraine with an additional 20 billion euros ($22 billion) in aid, a step allegedly on the agenda of a ministerial meeting in Brussels later the same day. …

Mar 17, 2025

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Russia sanctions could be eased in exchange for security, justice for Ukraine, Ukrainian official says

Western sanctions against Russia could be eventually relaxed if the step ensures security and justice for Ukraine, top Ukrainian sanctions official Vladyslav Vlasiuk told Politico in an interview published on March 17.
The U.S., the EU, and other …

Mar 17, 2025

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Russia open to civilian observers in Ukraine under possible peace deal

Russia is open to allowing unarmed observers and civilian missions in Ukraine as part of a potential peace deal, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said on March 16, according to state-owned news agency TASS.
“A peace treaty may …

Mar 17, 2025

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US to withdraw from group investigating Russian leadership for crimes against Ukraine, NYT reports

The U.S. has privately told European officials that it is pulling back from an international group investigating Russian leaders for the crime of aggression committed against Ukraine, the New York Times reported on March 17, citing undisclosed …

Mar 17, 2025

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Trump plans to call Putin on March 18 to discuss war in Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to have a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on March 18 to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, Reuters reported.
“I’ll be speaking to President Putin on Tuesday. A lot of work’s …

Mar 17, 2025

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Ukraine ceasefire faces battlefield challenges, envoy says

Steve Witkoff, Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, emphasized the challenges of implementing a ceasefire in Ukraine, citing the vast scale of the war.
Witkoff paid a visit to Moscow on March 13 for talks on the 30-day ceasefire proposal that …

Mar 17, 2025

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Lviv airport could reopen by late spring, general director says

Lviv’s Danylo Halytskyi International Airport may resume aviation operations as early as April or May, according to an optimistic scenario under government consideration, its general director told Vysokyi Zamok media outlet on March 15.
Other …

Mar 17, 2025

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Erdogan tells Trump that Turkey supports US efforts to end Russia's war

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on March 16 spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time since his second term began in January, with the conversation covering key issues, including Russia’s war against Ukraine.
During the …

Mar 17, 2025

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'Plan A is get the shooting to stop' — Rubio says as US pushes for ceasefire in Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described a recent meeting between U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin as “promising” while acknowledging the complexities of ending the ongoing war.
Speaking on CBS’s …

Mar 17, 2025

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Kremlin dismisses ceasefire as tactic to buy time for Ukraine’s military

The Kremlin claims that calls for a ceasefire in Ukraine are merely an attempt to give the Ukrainian military time to regroup and rearm, according to Vladimir Putin’s aide, Yuri Ushakov.
“We see this as an effort to provide Ukrainian forces …

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine confirms withdrawal from Sudzha in Russia's Kursk Oblast

Key developments on March 15-16:
Ukraine confirms withdrawal from Sudzha in Russia’s Kursk Oblast
Ukraine appoints Andrii Hnatov as new chief of General Staff
Russia readying to attack Sumy as Donbas front stabilizes, Zelensky says
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UK proposes Western peacekeeping mission of 10,000 troops in Ukraine

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer presented plans to send 10,000 peacekeeping troops to Ukraine at a high-level virtual summit in London on March 15.
The summit, which included 29 international leaders, was organized by the U.K. with the purpose of …

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Suspect pleads guilty to murder of Odesa activist Demyan Hanul

Serhii Shalaiev, the man detained and charged with the killing of Ukrainian activist Demyan Hanul, pled guilty to the murder in a closed court hearing on March 16, according to regional prosecutor Ruslan Veremchuk.
Hanul, 31, was shot dead in central …

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Air Force says 47 Russian drones shot down overnight

Ukraine’s Air Force reported on March 16 that it had shot down 47 Russian Shahed and other drones across the country overnight.
Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 90 drones, targeting Kyiv, Kharkiv, Poltava, Sumy, Cherkasy, Zhytomyr, …

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Kremlin: potential Putin-Trump meeting could happen on short notice

In a recent statement, Yuri Ushakov, an aide to the Russian president, hinted that a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump could be organized on short notice. "We are preparing for the meeting, and it …

Mar 16, 2025

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Trump-Putin phone call expected this week, White House envoy says

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to hold a phone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin this week, Steve Witkoff, Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, said on March 16.
“I expect that there will be a call with both presidents …

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US launches airstrikes on Iranian-backed rebels as Trump orders 'decisive' military action

The U.S. launched airstrikes against the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen on March 15 as President Donald Trump ordered “decisive” military action against the group.
Trump also said that the U.S. would hold Iran “fully …

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Ukraine confirms withdrawal from Sudzha in Russia's Kursk Oblast

Ukraine’s General Staff on March 16 confirmed Ukrainian troops' withdrawal from the logistics hub of Sudzha in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, days after Moscow claimed its capture.
Without confirming the withdrawal with a statement, the General …

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Trump denies reports on his envoy waiting for Putin, calls media 'sick degenerates'

U.S. President Donald Trump on March 15 denied reports that his special envoy Steve Witkoff had waited for hours for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
Sky News reported on March 14, citing footage, that Witkoff had waited at …

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Canada contributes additional $35 million toward restoring energy infrastructure in Ukraine

Canada contributed another 50 million Canadian dollars ($34.8 million) to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, Ukraine’s Energy Ministry said on March 14.
Days prior, Ukraine received the first tranche of a loan of $1.7 billion covered by frozen …

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Italy does not plan to send peacekeepers to Ukraine, remains committed to 'effective security guarantees'

Italy does not plan to participate in a peacekeeping force on the ground in eastern Ukraine to guarantee a potential ceasefire, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s office said on March 15.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosted an online …

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Rubio discusses 'next steps' in phone call with Russia's Lavrov

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
U.S. State Secretary Marco Rubio held a phone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on March 15 as Washington attempts to persuade Moscow to accept a 30-day …

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Duda denounces Russia for 'imperial greed,' reiterates calls to deploy US nuclear weapons in Poland

Polish President Andrzej Duda denounced Russia for its “imperial greed” in a wide-ranging interview with the BBC published on March 15.
Duda called on the U.S. to deploy its nuclear weapons to Poland in an interview published on March 13. …

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'Everyone is really shocked and upset' — Trump administration puts Voice of America journalists on leave, cuts funding to Radio Free Europe

The Trump administration on March 15 followed up a on an executive order signed a day earlier by President Donald Trump vowing to gut funding for the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), which oversees Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free …

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‘Painful for Russia:’ What new U.S. sanctions on Russian energy mean for Moscow

The Trump administration dealt a blow to Russia’s energy sector last week after it let lapse an exemption allowing Russian banks to use U.S. payment systems for energy transactions.
The move closed an important financial channel for Russian oil …

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U.S. Sanctions Policy in Chaos: Trump’s Team & Congress Send Mixed Signals on Russia

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Trump appoints Kellogg as Special Envoy to Ukraine, removes him from dealings with Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump appointed General Keith Kellogg as Special Envoy to Ukraine on March 15, where he will communicate directly with Ukrainian leadership rather than participate in negotiations with Russia as previously intended.
Initially …

Mar 15, 2025

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Trump and Putin's claims of Ukrainian troops encirclement in Kursk region debunked by Russian war bloggers

In a surprising twist, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have made claims about the encirclement of thousands of Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region that have left even Russian war correspondents baffled. Contrary to …

Mar 15, 2025

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Ukrainian troops not encircled, withdraw to strategic positions in Kursk region, journalist reports

Ukrainian military journalist Yuriy Butusov has debunked claims that Ukrainian Armed Forces have been encircled in Russia's Kursk region.

Reports of a large encirclement in the area, allegedly mentioned by former U.S. President Donald Trump and …

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Zelensky appoints Yermak to lead Ukraine's peace delegation

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a decree on March 15 creating a new delegation for international peace negotiations.
The delegation will be led by Andriy Yermak, the head of Zelensky’s office, the decree, published on the …

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UK's Starmer says 'troops on the ground and planes in the sky' could secure Ukraine peace deal

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced today that an expanded coalition of nations is ramping up efforts to back Ukraine in peace negotiations with Russia, following a high-level virtual summit in London on March 15.
The coalition, which now …

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Senator Mark Kelly gets rid of his Tesla after Musk calls him 'traitor' for visiting Ukraine

Senator Mark Kelly said he was getting rid of his Tesla Model S after billionaire Elon Musk called the senator a “traitor” on his social media platform X for visiting Ukraine just days after the U.S. paused military aid to Kyiv.
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Fire erupts near railway station in Russia's Volgograd amid drone strike on oil refinery, media reports

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
A fire broke out in a field near the Sarepta railway station in the Russian city of Volgograd in the early hours of March 15, the Russian news channel Astra reported, citing local …

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US has received 'some pretty good news' on Ukraine-Russia ceasefire, Trump claims

The White House has received “some pretty good news” regarding its attempts to secure a 30-day ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed during a speech at the Justice Department (DOJ) on March …

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G7 ministers affirm support for Ukraine amid US tensions with allies

Despite tensions between the Trump administration and several U.S. allies over trade policies and other disputes, G7 foreign ministers meeting in Canada reaffirmed their commitment to Ukraine.
The diplomats from Canada, the U.S., the U.K., France, …

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US 'cautiously optimistic' on ceasefire progress after Putin meeting

The Trump administration sees “cautious optimism” in ongoing ceasefire negotiations following a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff.
The envoy is expected to return this weekend, after …

Mar 15, 2025

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Macron urges Russia to accept US-Ukraine ceasefire proposal

French President Emmanuel Macron called on Russia to accept a proposed 30-day ceasefire deal put forward by the United States and Ukraine.
Macron said he discussed the situation on March 14 with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Volodymyr …

Mar 15, 2025

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‘A massive spike’ in foreign volunteers joining Ukrainian army after US’ sharp policy turn

Editor’s note: Soldiers interviewed for this article are identified only by their first name, callsign, or nickname due to security reasons.
William, a 25-year-old U.S. Army veteran, has come to Ukraine to join the Ukrainian military in its fight …

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Ukraine war latest: Kyiv denies Trump's claims of Ukrainian encirclement in Kursk Oblast

Key developments on March 14:
Kyiv says Ukrainian troops ‘regrouped’ in Kursk Oblast, deny encirclement
Ukrainian drones strike Russian gas facilities, missile depot, source claims
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Putin wants war and no peace - all eyes on Trump

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Ukraine, US discuss fate of Russian-occupied territories, Zelensky says

The fate of Ukraine’s Russian-occupied territories was discussed with the U.S. during the talks in Saudi Arabia earlier this week, President Volodymyr Zelensky told journalists on March 14.
Zelensky’s comments come days after Kyiv agreed …

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'Conditions for Ukraine's surrender' — Why Putin's demands for ceasefire make no sense

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s conditions for a ceasefire are unrealistic and tantamount to demanding that Ukraine disarm itself and surrender, analysts say.
Putin said on March 13 that Russia was ready to agree to the U.S.-backed …

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Ukraine troops in Kursk Oblast must surrender, Putin claims

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on March 14 that Ukrainian soldiers must surrender in Kursk Oblast after U.S. President Donald Trump’s request to “spare” the troops he claimed are surrounded.
The General Staff said that …

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EU resists pressure from Hungary, extends Russia sanctions

The European Union has reached a deal with Hungary to renew sanctions on more than 2,400 primarily Russian entities and individuals hours before they were set to expire on March 15, an EU official with knowledge of the negotiations told the Kyiv …

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Kyiv says Ukrainian troops 'regrouped' in Kursk Oblast, denies encirclement

Ukraine’s General Staff on March 14 denied claims that Ukrainian troops were encircled in Kursk Oblast amid Russia’s ongoing offensive in the region.
The General Staff said that Russia had been reporting an alleged encirclement of …

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Russia using cryptocurrency in oil trade with China, India to bypass sanctions, Reuters reports

Russia has begun using cryptocurrencies in oil transactions with China and India to circumvent Western sanctions, Reuters reported on March 14, citing four sources familiar with the matter.
The cryptocurrency scheme currently represents a small …

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Trump claims he asked Putin to 'spare thousands of surrounded Ukrainian troops' in Kursk Oblast

U.S. President Donald Trump said his administration held “productive discussions” with Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which he urged him to “spare” surrounded Ukrainian troops, he wrote in a Truth Social post on …

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Ukraine forming team to develop monitoring mechanisms for potential 30-day ceasefire, FM Sybiha says

Ukraine has begun assembling a team to develop monitoring mechanisms for a possible 30-day ceasefire, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on March 14.
“We have already started forming a national team to develop appropriate processes to properly …

Mar 14, 2025

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Belarus will not merge with Russia in the near future, Lukashenko says

Belarus will not formally merge with Russia in the near future, Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko said on March 14 while addressing the Russian Federation Council.
“If we are going to burst through this open door, we will ruin everything …

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JD Vance says he would be 'shocked' if Trump agreed to station US nukes in Poland

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has said he would be “shocked” if the White House agreed to a Polish request to deploy American nuclear weapons on its territory as a deterrent against future Russian aggression.
“I haven’t talked …

Mar 14, 2025

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Putin sent 'additional signals' to Trump on ceasefire proposal, Kremlin says

Russia has sent “additional signals” to U.S. President Donald Trump regarding a proposed ceasefire through special envoy Steve Witkoff, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters on March 14.
Witkoff landed in Moscow on March 13 and …

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With Putin demanding new concessions for a ceasefire, all eyes are on Trump’s next move

As a U.S. delegation in Moscow worked to hammer out a ceasefire agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Russian leader responded by demanding extensive concessions in exchange for a ceasefire deal in Ukraine.
So far, Trump has made harsh …

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Putin still seeks control over Ukraine despite US peace efforts, WP reports

Russian President Vladimir Putin has not abandoned his maximalist goal of controlling Ukraine, despite U.S. efforts to broker a ceasefire, the Washington Post (WP) reported on March 13, citing sources familiar with classified U.S. intelligence …

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General Staff: Russia has lost 891,660 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 891,660 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on March 14.
This number includes 1,410 casualties Russian forces suffered just over …

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Majority of Americans believe Trump 'too closely aligned' with Russia, poll finds

Some 56% of Americans believe that U.S. President Donald Trump is “too closely aligned” with Russia amid shifting U.S. foreign policy, a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on March 13 found.
A total of 40% of respondents disagreed with the …

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'Enough is enough' — Greenland PM criticizes Trump's annexation efforts

Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute Egede criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s suggestion that the U.S. could annex Greenland in a Facebook post on March 13.
“The U.S. president has once again aired the thought of annexing us,” Egede wrote. …

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Trump's Ukraine envoy sidelined by Kremlin amid peace talks, NBC reports

U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, was excluded from peace talks between Russia and the United States after the Kremlin said it did not want him present, NBC News reported on March 13, citing U.S. and …

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US to resume shipping long-range bombs to Ukraine, Reuters reports

The United States is preparing to resume shipping long-range Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bombs (GLSDB) to Ukraine, Reuters reported on March 13, citing sources familiar with the weapon.
According to Reuters, the GLSDBs, which have been upgraded to …

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US toughens sanctions on Russian energy payments

The Trump administration has toughened sanction on Russia’s oil and gas industry on March 13 by not renewing an exemption that allows Russian banks to access U.S. payment systems to conduct energy transactions.
The exemption, initially issued by …

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Ukraine war latest: Russia needs war, Zelensky says in response to Putin's preconditions for ceasefire

Key developments on March 13:
‘Russia needs war,’ Zelensky says in response to Putin’s preconditions for ceasefire
Russia claims to retake Sudzha; Ukraine hasn’t confirmed
Ukrainian drones strike covert UAV plant in western …

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Putin is afraid to tell Trump he wants to continue war in Ukraine, Zelensky says

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s remarks about a 30-day ceasefire indicate that he is preparing a rejection of the U.S. proposal, President Volodymyr Zelensky said during his evening address on March 13.
“Putin is afraid to say directly …

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Absurd: EU Retaliates, Trump Promises 200% tariffs

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US opposed to frozen conflict in Ukraine, Zelensky's chief of staff says

The U.S. opposes settling Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine as a frozen conflict, Presidential Office Head Andriy Yermak said on March 13.
“We have been very clear that we will never agree to a frozen conflict. We are very much against it, …

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‘Putin thinks Trump is an easy mark,’ John Bolton says in interview

Instead of approaching the war in Ukraine from a geopolitical or moral perspective, U.S. President Donald Trump is framing his policy on Russia through the lens of his personal relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to former …

Mar 13, 2025

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China is more likely than the EU to replace Starlink on the Ukrainian battlefield

Fears of a Starlink shut-off at the front line have racked Ukraine. European satellite internet firms took the opportunity to step forward as replacements — but even collectively, they are unlikely to fill the void in coverage that Starlink’s …

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Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant part of peace talks, Trump says

Washington has discussed with Ukraine the control of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant as part of a potential peace deal, U.S. President Donald Trump said on March 13.
Trump’s remarks come days after Kyiv agreed to a 30-day …

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John Bolton on Trump’s Russian policy missteps

The Kyiv Independent’s Kate Tsurkan sat down with former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton to discuss why U.S. President Donald Trump considers Putin “a friend,” and why a ceasefire at this time would not be favorable for Ukraine.

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The Counteroffensive: What Trump's intelligence sharing pause cost Ukraine

For nearly a week, Ukraine was left in the dark by its once-close ally, deprived of American intelligence as Russia advanced. Civilians suffered missile and drone attacks, while the military faced Russian offensives. All of this was aimed at forcing …

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Putin has likely rejected Trump's ceasefire proposal — what now?

It looks like Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected the 30-day ceasefire proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on the war against Ukraine. According to the Financial Times, citing an unnamed senior aide to Putin, Moscow does not want a …

Mar 13, 2025

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Kyiv sees no surprises as Russia signals its rejection of US-backed ceasefire proposal

Russia is signaling its intention to reject a U.S. ceasefire proposal already accepted by Ukraine in Jeddah this week, setting the stage for a likely diplomatic standoff between Washington and Moscow.
After nearly 48 hours of silence on the issue, …

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What Trump’s intel pause cost Ukraine

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Although Ukraine and the USA are supposedly on the same page now, this is far from the end. The situation in Ukraine is just starting to gain momentum, and it's still unclear when and how the war will end.
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Finland announces $217 million military aid package for Ukraine

Finland has announced its 28th military aid package for Ukraine, valued at approximately 200 million euros ($217.4 million), the Finnish Defense Ministry said on March 13.
Finnish Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen confirmed that the package includes …

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UK, France lead talks among 37 countries on 'coalition of the willing' in Ukraine, Bloomberg reports

London and Paris are leading discussions among 37 countries from Europe, Asia, and the Commonwealth on shielding Ukraine against any future Russian aggression in case of a peace settlement, Bloomberg reported on March 13, citing official sources.
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Trump's envoy Witkoff reportedly lands in Moscow as US seeks Russian agreement on ceasefire

A plane carrying Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, has landed in Moscow, Russian pro-government media Interfax reported on March 13, citing aviation services.
Witkoff’s visit comes as the U.S. seeks Russian …

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Who and How Supports Ukraine in the War?

Are the USA truly the main donor to Ukraine during the war, or is the support from a united Europe actually greater? Let’s examine the details of military, financial, and humanitarian aid to Ukraine.

According to the Kiel Institute for the World …

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French National Assembly backs resolution on seizing Russian assets

France’s National Assembly, the lower chamber of the country’s parliament, passed a resolution calling for increased support for Ukraine and the seizure of frozen Russian assets, Le Figaro reported on March 13.
The resolution, whose …

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Russia presents US with demands for possible Ukraine peace deal, Reuters reports

Russia has presented the U.S. with a list of demands for a potential deal to end the war against Ukraine and reset relations with Washington, Reuters reported on March 13, citing two undisclosed sources.
According to the sources, Russian and U.S. …

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White House won't confirm if it has mechanisms to enforce ceasefire with Russia

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt declined to say whether or not the U.S. has enforcement mechanisms in the event Russia violates a potential ceasefire when speaking to reporters on March 12.
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EU parliament accuses US of 'blackmailing' Ukraine in joint declaration

EU lawmakers passed a wide-ranging joint declaration on March 12 condemning the U.S. for “blackmailing” Ukrainian leadership into capitulating to Russia.
The declaration comes a day after Ukraine’s Presidential Office announced it …

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Ukraine out of ATACMS missiles, AP reports

Ukraine has no more long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) in its arsenal, the Associated Press (AP) reported on May 12, citing unnamed U.S. and Ukrainian officials.
The news comes as the U.S. resumes the flow of military aid to Kyiv after …

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30-day ceasefire deal may be struck within days, Rubio says

A 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine may be finalized within “days,” U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on March 12.
The temporary ceasefire agreement is contingent on whether Russia agrees to halt hostilities.
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Ukraine war latest: Kyiv ready to fight in Kursk Oblast 'as long as necessary' as Russia claims to retake over 86% of seized territories

Key developments on March 12:
Ukraine says it’s ready to fight in Kursk Oblast ‘as long as necessary,’ as Russia claims to retake over 86% of seized territories
Ukraine doesn’t trust Russia but wants to show readiness for …

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Ukraine Business Roundup — The foreign arms producer showing real results in Ukraine

The following is the March 11, 2025 edition of our Ukraine Business Roundup weekly newsletter. To get the biggest news in business and tech from Ukraine directly in your inbox, subscribe here.
For all the hype around foreign weapons producers setting …

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Fact Check: Nate Vance, Who Criticized Trump's Ukraine Policy, IS Vice President JD Vance's Cousin

Is Nate Vance - who criticized the Trump administration's reduction of support for Ukraine's defense against Russia's invasion - Vice President JD Vance's cousin? Yes, that's true: Nate Vance is the first cousin of JD Vance. His father, Jim Vance, is …

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'There will still be war' — Ukrainian soldiers on ceasefire proposal, Russia, and Putin

The “ball is in (Russia’s) court,” U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on March 11 after Kyiv and Washington emerged from talks in Saudi Arabia in agreement over a ceasefire proposal.
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Trump said Ukraine is 'more difficult to deal with' than Russia — that might be about to change

Over the course of a tumultuous few weeks of talks, U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed his frustration with Kyiv. On March 7, Trump declared that he finds it “more difficult, frankly, to deal with Ukraine” than Russia. …

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US officials heading to Russia for ceasefire talks, Trump says

American representatives are on their way to Russia to discuss a proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump said on March 12 during a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin in the White House.
“We have people …

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Ukraine struggles to hold on in Kursk Oblast as Russia strikes back before peace talks

Ukraine’s retreat from Kursk Oblast appears more likely as the latest news shows Russia taking ground amid intense attacks to drive Ukraine out, experts and soldiers say. Retaking Ukrainian-held territory in Kursk Oblast could leave Kyiv without its …

Mar 12, 2025

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Russia has stepped up attacks in Ukraine's south over past two weeks, military says

Small Russian infantry groups have stepped up assault operations in Ukraine’s south over the past two weeks as they look to improve Moscow’s battlefield positions, a spokesperson for the military told Ukrinform on March 12.
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Ukraine won't recognize occupied territories as Russian as part of any peace deal, Zelensky says

Ukraine will not recognize any occupied territories as part of Russia under a potential future peace agreement with Moscow, President Volodymyr Zelensky told journalists on March 12.
“We are fighting for our independence. Therefore, we will not …

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Ex-envoy to Russia slams Trump's negotiating strategy as 'incredibly bad'

The Kyiv Independent’s Chris York sits down with Michael McFaul, former U.S. ambassador to Russia and political scientist, to discuss the Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations, U.S. President Donald Trump’s approach to Russian President …

Mar 12, 2025

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Losing foothold in Kursk Oblast would be 'politically significant,' experts say

As Russian troops are set to push Ukrainian soldiers out of Kursk Oblast, experts say Kyiv’s withdrawal from the region could be “politically significant."
Ukraine’s seven-month-long hold of a small portion of Russia’s …

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Kremlin: Trump-Putin call not in the works yet

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that Washington has not reached out to Moscow to arrange a call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Peskov clarified that the Kremlin is not expected to respond swiftly to …

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Kremlin quiet on ceasefire proposal, Russian milbloggers call it 'pure treachery'

Moscow has remained tight-lipped over the news that Ukraine has accepted a full 30-day ceasefire proposal during negotiations with the U.S. in Jeddah on March 11.
After the negotiations with Washington, Ukraine’s Presidential Office announced …

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Watching helplessly as Russia broke ceasefires to kill Ukrainians

Editor’s Note: We are going through some of the most turbulent times, with Ukraine's fate on the line. As this story shows: making concessions to Russia is futile — it will continue waging war until it gets everything it wants.
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Temporary ceasefire or redrawing borders? What ‘territorial concessions’ mean to Ukraine, Russia, and the US

After Ukrainian and U.S. officials met in Saudi Arabia for peace deal talks to end the war with Russia, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed on March 12 that potential “territorial concessions” from Ukraine were part of the …

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Ukraine doesn't trust Russia but wants to show Trump its readiness for peace, Zelensky says on ceasefire deal

Ukraine wanted to demonstrate to U.S. President Donald Trump and its European partners that it is serious about ending the war, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on March 12 about why Kyiv agreed to Washinton’s temporary truce proposal.
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Ukraine-US talks in Jeddah concerned potential territorial concessions, Rubio confirms

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed on March 12 that Ukraine-U.S. talks in Saudi Arabia on March 11 included discussions about potential “territorial concessions” as part of a negotiated settlement with Russia.
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EU retaliates against new US steel, aluminum tariffs

The European Union announced measures in response to new U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, planning duties on over $28 billion worth of U.S. goods, according to an official statement published on March 12.
The move follows U.S. President …

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Putin unlikely to accept 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, Reuters reports

Editor’s note: The article was expanded with a statement from Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
Russia is unlikely to agree to a temporary truce in Ukraine proposed by the U.S., feeling it has the upper hand on the battlefield and viewing the …

Mar 12, 2025

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US resumes sharing intelligence with Ukraine, Gabbard confirms

Tulsi Gabbard, the U.S. director of national intelligence, confirmed on March 12 that the U.S. had resumed sharing intelligence with Ukraine per President Donald Trump’s direction.
The move follows U.S.-Ukraine talks in Jeddah on March 11, …

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Trump to invite Zelensky back to White House following Saudi talks

U.S. President Donald Trump said on March 11 that President Volodymyr Zelensky is welcome to return to the White House following talks in Saudi Arabia, where Ukraine agreed to a temporary ceasefire.
Trump reiterated that Ukraine had accepted a full …

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Ukraine, US to start discussing ceasefire details next week, Yermak says

Kyiv and Washington have agreed to begin technical-level discussions on a temporary 30-day ceasefire in Russia’s war against Ukraine next week, Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak said on March 11 after talks in Saudi Arabia.
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30-day ceasefire 'not a frozen conflict,' Ukraine's FM says

A 30-day ceasefire plan agreed upon between the U.S. and Ukraine “is not a frozen conflict” but the “beginning of the path toward a just peace,” Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on March 11.
Kyiv agreed to …

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Poland ready to receive American aid for Ukraine

Poland is prepared to resume the transport of American aid to Ukraine through its territory, according to Minister of National Defense Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz.
His comments followed the recent developments in the U.S.-Ukraine talks, including the …

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Trump will talk to Putin soon as Russia flags possible contact with US in coming days

Russia said on March 11 it may engage in talks with the United States in the coming days, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s statement that he might speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week.
“We do not rule out contacts …

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US restores Ukraine aid following breakthrough talks, senior Ukrainian official says

The United States has resumed security assistance to Ukraine following high-level talks in Saudi Arabia, Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Pavlo Palisa announced on March 11.
“I have confirmation that security assistance from the U.S. has …

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'If Russia refuses, we should sanction the hell out of them' — Trump, Sen. Graham hope Putin agrees to ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump hailed Ukraine’s agreement to a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire on March 11 as a significant step forward to a “total ceasefire.”
Speaking to reporters at the White House following the announcements from …

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Ukrainian delegation on-site ahead of talks with US in Saudi Arabia, Yermak says

A Ukrainian delegation is on-site in Jeddah and preparing for key talks with U.S. officials on how to end Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine on March 11, Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak said.
“Protecting Ukrainian interests, …

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Zelensky apologized to Trump for Oval Office clash, Witkoff claims

President Volodymyr Zelensky apologized for the heated argument in the White House between him and U.S. President Donald Trump, U.S. Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff said in a television interview with Fox News on March 10.
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Zelensky, Saudi crown prince discuss return of POWs, Ukrainian children

President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on March 10, ahead of a planned meeting between U.S. and Ukrainian officials, the Presidential Office reported.
Zelensky’s team will remain in Jeddah to meet …

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Musk calls Sen. Mark Kelly a 'traitor' over Ukraine trip, Kelly pushes back

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), called Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly a “traitor” in a post on X after the senator shared details of his visit to Ukraine.
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UK to host virtual summit on Ukraine on March 15 as peacekeeping plans advance

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer will host a virtual summit on March 15 to discuss support for Ukraine, following up on a similar meeting held in London earlier this month.
Downing Street confirmed the gathering, which will bring together world …

Mar 10, 2025

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Ukraine must make concessions in any peace deal, Rubio says

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on March 10 that Ukraine would need to make territorial concessions as part of any agreement to end the war.
Speaking while en route to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for discussions with senior Ukrainian officials, …

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Ukraine war latest: No threat of encirclement for Ukrainian troops in Russia's Kursk Oblast, Syrskyi says

Key developments on March 10:
No threat of encirclement for Ukrainian troops in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, Syrskyi says
Russia attempting to gain foothold in Sumy Oblast, Border Guard warns
Ukraine strikes Samara Oblast refinery producing fuel for …

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Trump says Russia 'doesn't have the cards' in peace talks with Ukraine

Neither Ukraine nor Russia “has the cards” in potential peace negotiations, U.S. President Donald Trump told journalists on March 10 ahead of talks between the U.S. and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia.
The Ukrainian and U.S. delegations are to …

Mar 10, 2025

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'We're ready' — Ukraine heads into US peace talks with everything at stake

Kyiv officials will meet their Washington counterparts in Jeddah on March 11 for talks which will impact the future of diplomatic relations between the two countries and likely the future of the war in Ukraine.
The Ukrainian side hopes the meeting …

Mar 10, 2025

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US military aid freeze could be 'resolved' during talks with Ukraine this week, Rubio says

The U.S. may resume military aid to Ukraine if there is progress during talks with Kyiv in Saudi Arabia this week, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told journalists on March 10 en route to Jeddah, The Guardian reported.
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US, Ukraine charities see surge in donations after Trump’s attacks – but stress this doesn’t fill the void

For members of the U.S.-based charity organization Razom for Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump’s Feb. 28 verbal assault on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky felt like “a punch to the gut,” as it undermined years of the country’s diplomatic …

Mar 10, 2025

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Ukraine to propose ceasefire at sea, in sky during talks with US this week, media outlet reports

The Ukrainian delegation will propose a ceasefire in the sky and at sea during the upcoming talks with the U.S. this week on ending the war with Russia, the Ukrainian media outlet Suspilne reported on March 10, citing a Ukrainian official speaking on …

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Zelensky arrives in Saudi Arabia ahead of Ukraine-US talks

President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on March 10 to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, The Guardian reported.

Zelensky initially intended to visit Saudi Arabia as part of a Middle East tour in February but …

Mar 10, 2025

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Navigating the world of Trump and Musk's lies

Just a few years ago, the biggest purveyors of disinformation on the internet were bots, conspiracy theorists and Russian propaganda outlets. Today the world is a very different place and two of the most prominent sources of lies and mistruths are …

Mar 10, 2025

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Washington considers easing sanctions on Russian oil, Bloomberg reports

Advisers to U.S. President Donald Trump are discussing easing sanctions against Russia, including those imposed on Russian oil, a major source of funding for the war in Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on March 10, citing sources.
The news comes as Ukraine …

Mar 10, 2025

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US hasn't stopped sharing defense-related intelligence with Ukraine, Trump's envoy says

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The U.S. has never stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine that is needed for defensive purposes, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, told Fox News on …

Mar 10, 2025

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Do US-Russia talks on Ukraine mark a reappearance of colonial power play?

The unexpected negotiations between the United States and the Russian Federation that began in Saudi Arabia in February were strange. These off-line discussions in Riyadh, which included foreign ministers and presidential advisors from both …

Mar 10, 2025

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Investigation: We tried to buy American chips as a Russian defense manufacturer — and it worked

Despite bans put in place by the U.S. and Europe on the supply of electronic components to Russia, dozens of Russian microelectronics suppliers continue to obtain and resell imported chips to Russian arms manufacturers successfully.
Without these …

Mar 10, 2025

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Russia attempting to gain foothold in Sumy Oblast, Border Guard warns

Russian forces are attempting to establish a foothold near Novenke, a Ukrainian village in Sumy Oblast near the border with Russia’s Kursk Oblast, State Border Guard spokesperson Andrii Demchenko said on air on March 10.
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US officially closes 83% of USAID programs

The U.S. has officially canceled 83% of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) programs, with the roughly 1,000 remaining contracts to be administered by the State Department, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on March 10.
The decision to …

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Russia expels 2 British diplomats, accuses them of espionage

Russia said on March 10 it had stripped the accreditation of two British nationals linked to the U.K. Embassy in Moscow, accusing them of espionage and “subversive” activities and ordering them to leave within two weeks.
The move comes as …

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No US-Russia meetings planned this week, Moscow says, denying media claims

No U.S.-Russia meetings will take place this week, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova told Russian state-owned news agency TASS on March 10, disputing claims in the media.
"(A meeting) is not planned. Moreover, we received no …

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Ukraine fought alongside US in Iraq; never demanded minerals

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This story shows how sick it is to demand compensation from a country that has been invaded.
We’re devoted to covering the Ukraine war from creative and unique angles every day. By introducing you to interesting characters, we can …

Mar 8, 2025

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Ukrainian drones attacked Russian oil refinery in Leningrad Oblast, military intelligence source says

Drones attacked an oil refinery in Russia’s Leningrad Oblast overnight on March 8 in an operation carried out by Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR), a HUR source told the Kyiv Independent.
According to the HUR source, the drones …

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Ukraine considers Kursk withdrawal amid fears of encirclement of 10,000 troops, Telegraph reports

Ukraine’s forces are considering a withdrawal from Kursk, with 10,000 Ukrainian troops at risk of encirclement after Russia broke through key defense lines and disrupted supply chains, The Telegraph reported on March 8.
The Telegraph’s …

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US shares intelligence with Ukraine for defense, not for attacks on Russian troops, CNN reports

The U.S. continues to share some intelligence with Ukraine to assist with defense operations, but not for attacks on Russian troops, CNN reported on March 7, citing two anonymous defense officials.
According to the sources, Washington aims to avoid …

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General Staff: Russia has lost 883,950 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 883,950 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on March 8.
This number includes 1,000 casualties Russian forces suffered just over …

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Drones target Bryansk Oblast in overnight attack

Drones have reportedly struck the town of Starodub in Russia’s Bryansk Oblast in an overnight attack on March 7.
Starodub is located about 130 kilometers (80 miles) from the regional capital of Bryansk and about 32 kilometers (20 miles) from the …

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Russian attack on Dobropillia in Donetsk Oblast kills 4, injures 18

Russian forces launched multiple strikes on Dobropillia, a city in Donetsk Oblast, late on March 7, resulting in casualties and injuries, according to the head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration.
At least 4 people have been killed and 18 …

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Discussions with Trump team currently 'most intensive work to date,' Zelensky says

Work is underway with U.S. officials to “accelerate peace,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an evening address on March 7.
Ukrainian and U.S. delegations are preparing to meet in Saudi Arabia in the coming days following a meeting …

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Putin might consider conditional truce in Ukraine, Bloomberg reports

Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly considering a truce in Ukraine if certain conditions are respected, Bloomberg reported on March 7.
Russian and U.S. officials met in Saudi Arabia on Feb. 18 for preliminary talks regarding ending …

Mar 8, 2025

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Voice of America correspondent Ostap Yarysh fired in DOGE crackdown

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Ostap Yarysh, a Ukrainian correspondent at Voice of America (VoA), was dismissed on March 7, reportedly following an inspection by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). …

Mar 7, 2025

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Russia’s history of violating ceasefire agreements in Ukraine

As U.S. President Donald Trump continues to push for a swift end to the war in Ukraine, fears are mounting that Kyiv could be forced to accept a peace deal on unfavorable terms, and that will leave it vulnerable to future Russian attacks.
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Mar 7, 2025

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Ukraine loses access to Maxar satellite images amid U.S. policy shift

Ukraine has reportedly been denied access to Maxar satellite images, with sources pointing to a decision by the Trump administration affecting intelligence sharing as the root cause, according to various media reports. The commercial service has …

Mar 7, 2025

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‘We will adapt’ — Ukraine’s soldiers say after US intel cut

Days after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a pause in sharing U.S. intelligence, the Ukrainian military has reported little effect from that decision on the front.
The pause is likely to have a higher toll on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure, …

Mar 7, 2025

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Ukraine signs LNG deal with Poland’s Orlen amid Russian attacks

Ukraine’s largest state-owned energy company, Naftogaz, and Poland’s petroleum refineries company, Orlen, have signed a contract for the supply of approximately 100 million cubic meters (mcm) of liquefied natural gas (LNG), Naftogaz …

Mar 7, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian troops' logistics in Kursk Oblast destroyed, they face risk of encirclement, sources say

Key developments on March 7:
Ukrainian troops' logistics in Kursk Oblast destroyed, they face risk of encirclement, sources say
Trump says he considers sanctioning Russia because it’s ‘pounding’ Ukraine
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Republicans urge Trump to resume military, intelligence assistance to Ukraine

Republican lawmakers are calling on President Donald Trump to resume U.S. military and intelligence assistance to Ukraine, the Hill reported on March 7.
The Trump administration halted U.S. military aid to Ukraine and intelligence sharing with Kyiv …

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In Kyiv, Trump's intel freeze raises fears of Russian missiles striking without warning

U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to pause sharing intelligence with Kyiv has raised fears in major Ukrainian cities that Russian missile attacks could now occur without any warning.
“It will be a catastrophe,” Oleh Yeremenov, a …

Mar 7, 2025

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Trump accuses Ukraine of being 'more difficult to deal with' than Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump said at a press briefing on March 7 that he finds it more difficult to deal with Kyiv than with Moscow but admitted that “Russia is bombing the hell out of Ukraine.”
Earlier in the day, Trump said that he is …

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How Europe is gearing up for a new world order

In a city usually synonymous with bloated bureaucracy, not all official gatherings are worth the fuss. The emergency EU summit on March 6, however, was one to remember.
EU member states agreed to mobilize an unprecedented 800 billion euros ($867 …

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Belarus Weekly: Belarus, Russia ratify security pact, expanding nuclear umbrella, military integration

Belarus and Russia ratified the Union State Security Pact, expanding the nuclear umbrella and military integration.
Belarusian dictator Aleksandr Lukashenko invites U.S President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Russian …

Mar 7, 2025

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Ukrainian troops' logistics in Kursk Oblast destroyed, they face risk of encirclement, sources say

Russian forces have destroyed Ukrainian troops' logistics in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, and Ukrainian soldiers face the risk of encirclement, a Ukrainian soldier and a medic deployed in the region told the Kyiv Independent on condition of anonymity …

Mar 7, 2025

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Trump's increasing support for Russia leaves Zelensky with fewer options to secure U.S. backing

As Washington continues to pressure Kyiv intro submission, President Volodymyr Zelensky stands at a painful crossroads — agree to U.S. demands or chart a course without Washington, pinning Ukraine’s hopes for survival on Europe alone.
Neither …

Mar 7, 2025

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Von der Leyen seeks to give Ukraine access to EU single market as part of peace deal, Telegraph reports

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants to grant Ukraine privileged access to the EU single market as part of a final peace deal, The Telegraph reported on March 7, citing an unnamed senior EU official.
Asked whether von der Leyen is …

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Russia proposes to build drone factory in Belarus to 'ensure security'

Russia has proposed building a drone factory in neighbouring Belarus, Belarusian state media reported on Mar. 6.
Kremlin Deputy Chief of Staff Maxim Oreshkin made the announcement during a trip to Minsk where he met Belarusian dictator Alexander …

Mar 7, 2025

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Ukrainian opposition leaders reject elections amid war and strained U.S. relations

In response to U.S. media reports about discussions between American officials and teams of Ukrainian opposition politicians such as Petro Poroshenko and Yulia Tymoshenko regarding possible elections in Ukraine, both leaders have dismissed the idea. …

Mar 7, 2025

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Trump says he considers sanctioning Russia because it's 'pounding' Ukrainian troops

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U.S. President Donald Trump said on March 7 that he is considering imposing sweeping banking sanctions and tariffs on Russia until there is a ceasefire and peace agreement.
According to Trump, his …

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UK volunteer after surviving Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih — 'Trump, Vance, come see Ukraine for yourselves’

A team of foreign volunteers had just finished dinner at a cozy hotel restaurant in Kryvyi Rih — a city in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast where they had recently arrived to bring locals humanitarian aid — when a notification on their phones suddenly made the …

Mar 7, 2025

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US Chamber of Commerce in Russia readies proposals on sanctions relief

The American Chamber of Commerce in Russia (AmCham Russia) is preparing a report for the U.S. government recommending easing certain sanctions against Russia, pro-Kremlin outlet RBC reported on March 7, citing chamber chief Robert Agee.
The proposed …

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Ukraine wasn't officially asked by US to make territorial concessions, Foreign Ministry says

Ukraine has not received any official proposals for territorial concessions as part of potential peace talks with Russia from the U.S. or other partners, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson said on March 7.
“We have not received …

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The case against European rearmament

Inducting Ukraine into NATO after forcing Russia back behind its pre-2014 borders has been the only strategic aim EU leaders have allowed themselves to contemplate since Russia’s full-scale invasion three years ago. Alas, well before U.S. President …

Mar 7, 2025

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Trump's cryptic Russia comment 'probably just bluster,' experts say

U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim to be the only person who knows why Russia wants to “make a deal” and end the war in Ukraine is “probably just bluster,” experts have told the Kyiv Independent.
Speaking to reporters in …

Mar 7, 2025

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Germany should reduce reliance on US arms amid geopolitical shifts, Airbus Defense and Space CEO says

Germany should reduce its dependence on U.S. defense manufacturers amid shifting political signals from Washington, the CEO of Airbus Defense and Space, Michael Schollhorn, warned in an interview with Augsburger Allgemeine, published on March 7. …

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Trump’s aid cuts could trap Eastern Europe in a disinformation bubble

Georgia is in a grim state. Once vibrant, welcoming, and hopeful, it has become a country where peaceful protesters are beaten and journalists are branded as traitors. Over the past year, the ruling Georgian Dream party has stifled civil society and …

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Ukraine receives $970 million from UK under G7 loan covered by Russian assets

Ukraine has received 752 million pounds ($970 million) as the first installment of the U.K.’s contribution to the G7 loan covered by frozen Russian assets, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on March 7.
The U.K. has pledged to lend Ukraine …

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Zelensky to meet Saudi Crown prince on March 10

President Volodymyr Zelensky said he would travel to Saudi Arabia on March 10 and meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman before talks with U.S. partners.
Zelensky initially intended to visit Saudi Arabia as part of a Middle East tour in February but …

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Zelensky's approval rating jumps to 68% after Trump clash, poll shows

President Volodymyr Zelensky’s approval rating has risen to 68% following his heated exchange with U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a poll by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology published on March 7.
The most significant jump …

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EU members pledge $16 billion in additional support for Ukraine, Costa says

Several EU members have pledged to provide up to 15 billion euros ($16.3 billion) in additional aid for Ukraine, European Council President Antonio Costa said at a summit on March 6.
EU leaders met in Brussels to discuss plans for boosting …

Mar 7, 2025

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US 'not going to defend' NATO members missing defense spending goals, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump cast doubt on Washington’s commitment to defending its NATO partners on March 6, saying that the U.S. will not protect those that fail to meet defense spending targets.
“If they don’t pay, I’m not …

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EU leaders sideline Hungary as they pledge continued support for Ukraine

Twenty-six EU member states denounced Russian aggression and pledged continued support for Ukraine in a joint resolution issued at an emergency summit on March 6, despite Hungary dissenting.
The lack of consensus on the declaration, which stopped …

Mar 7, 2025

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Russia lashes out against France's nuclear umbrella proposal

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claimed on March 6 that French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent comments on nuclear deterrence pose a threat to Russia, according to the state news agency TASS.
During a televised address on March 5, …

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Defense Secretary Hegseth hails UK for 'stepping up' as European leader on Ukraine amid shifting US foreign policy

During a meeting with his counterpart on March 6, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hailed the United Kingdom for “stepping up” in taking a lead among European allies to support Ukraine.
“We are in the middle of a dynamic security …

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Ukraine brought halts to military aid, intelligence sharing 'on themselves,' Kellogg says

U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, suggested on March 6 that Ukraine was to blame for the U.S. halting military aid and intelligence sharing with Kyiv, saying that the embattled nation “brought it on …

Mar 7, 2025

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Norway to increase aid for Ukraine to $7.8 billion in 2025

Norway’s parliamentary leaders agreed on March 6 to increase aid for Ukraine by 50 billion Norwegian krone ($4.6 billion) to a total of 85 billion Norwegian krone ($7.8 billion) in 2025.
“We are increasing support because there is a need …

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NATO could extend Article 5 protection to Ukraine without membership, Italian PM says

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni suggested on March 6 that NATO could extend Article 5 protections to Ukraine without granting Kyiv membership in the alliance.
The collective defense principle enshrined in NATO’s Article 5 commits member …

Mar 7, 2025

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'Best security guarantee is the Ukrainian army' — EU leaders dodge specifics on long-term peace plan

The European Union reaffirmed its “continued and unwavering support” for Ukraine at a special summit in Brussels on March 6, but failed to say how Europe would provide lasting security guarantees without U.S. backing.
EU leaders convened …

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The Worst Trump Could Do Already Happened – Military Aid Paused @PaulJWarburg

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'We've made a lot of progress' — Trump says US on track to peace deal with Ukraine, Russia

The United States has “made a lot of progress” with both Ukraine and Russia in recent days, U.S. President Donald Trump said on March 6.
Trump has long promised to bring about a swift end to Russia’s war in Ukraine, though progress …

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No decision yet on revoking legal status of Ukrainian refugees in US, Trump says

The White House has not come to a decision yet regarding the legal status of 240,000 Ukrainian refugees currently living in the United States, U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on March 6.
Earlier in the day, Reuters …

Mar 6, 2025

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US ready to go 'all in' on sanctions against Russia, treasury secretary says

The United States is prepared to go “all in” on sanctions against Russia in order to pressure Moscow to the negotiating table, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on March 6.
Bessent’s remarks come shortly after Reuters …

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UKRAINIAN POW FAMILIES RALLY AT THE US EMBASSY IN KYIV

The United States under Trump is no longer the United States these families started with. Instead, they had to gather at the United States embassy that is now represented by Donald Trump’s administration who just scorned and humiliated the President …

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine, US delegations to meet next week, Zelensky announces

Key developments on March 6:
Ukraine, US delegations to meet next week, Zelensky announces
Istanbul talks can’t serve as basis for Ukraine-Russia peace deal, Kellogg says
European air forces could protect Ukraine from Russian aerial strikes, …

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‘He betrayed every one of us’ – US soldiers in Ukraine speak out after Trump’s military aid halt

Editor’s note: In accordance with the security protocols of the Ukrainian military, soldiers featured in this story are identified by first names and callsigns only.
American volunteer soldiers fighting in Ukraine say that they feel “betrayed” by …

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Ukrainian, US delegations to discuss peace framework in Saudi Arabia, Witkoff says

Ukrainian and U.S. delegations are set to discuss the framework for a potential peace agreement next week in Saudi Arabia, U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, told reporters on March 6.
“The idea is to …

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Istanbul talks can't serve as basis for Ukraine-Russia peace deal, Kellogg says

The Istanbul talks can’t serve as the basis for a Ukraine-Russia peace deal, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, said on March 6.
“The Istanbul accords happened 30 days after the invasion, and the …

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As protests engulf Serbia, President Vucic looks for support East and West

Editor’s Note: Following a number of attacks against peaceful protestors in Serbia, the Kyiv Independent agreed to not publish the last names of people who gave comments for this story.
BELGRADE, Serbia — Thousands of protestors walked 300 …

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BREAKING: Ukraine, US delegations resume work, to meet next week, Zelensky announces

Ukraine and U.S. delegations have resumed work and are scheduled to meet next week, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced at the Special European Council on March 6.
“Ukraine is not only ready to take the necessary steps for peace, but we are …

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'The war continues because of Russia' – Zelensky's full speech at European Council

Editor’s note: This is the transcript of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s address to the Special European Council released by the President’s Office on March 6.
President Costa!
President von der Leyen!
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‘Peace’ with Russia already means a steady stream of hybrid attacks on the US and Europe

With every day of the new White House administration that passes, the chances of Russia being brought in from the cold on the international stage after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine appear to be increasing.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s …

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China's envoy calls Trump's treatment of Europe 'appalling'

China’s special envoy for European affairs, Lu Shaye, criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s treatment of European allies, calling it “appalling,” the South China Morning Post reported on March 6.
“When you look at how …

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Families of Ukrainian POWs rally outside US Embassy, demand 'all-for-all' exchange before peace deal

Relatives of Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) and missing persons held a peaceful rally outside of the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv on March 6, urging Washington to help secure the release of all Ukrainian soldiers and civilians held in Russian captivity. …

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Why Zelenskyy wore that shirt to the Oval Office

Editor’s Note: The reason The Counteroffensive exists is to go deeper into the human experience of war, to take what’s in the headlines and bring you to where it emerges from real people.
We want to cover Ukraine not just as a place where violence is …

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Ukraine's central bank raises key policy rate to 15.5%, warns about foreign policy risks

Ukraine’s National Bank (NBU) will raise the key policy rate from 14.5% to 15.5% per annum starting from March 7, chairman Andrii Pyshnyi said on March 6.
The move marks the second raise of the key policy rate since the beginning of 2025. In …

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Poland, Lithuania signal openness to French nuclear deterrence for Europe

Polish and Lithuanian leaders spoke in positive terms on March 6 about French President Emmanuel Macron’s suggestion that Paris could extend its nuclear umbrella to protect European allies.
Macron proposed to start “strategic …

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Trump admin to revoke legal status of 240,000 Ukrainian refugees, Reuters reports

The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the temporary legal status of 240,000 Ukrainians who fled to the U.S. from Russia’s invasion, potentially paving the way for their deportation, Reuters reported on March 6, citing four undisclosed …

Mar 6, 2025

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US set to abandon partners again as history repeats in Ukraine

Paris in January 1973. Doha in February 2000. Saudi Arabia in February 2025 — all peacemaking summits with the same aroma and feel. But there are key differences before we assume the stage is simply being set for another American episode of …

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US is destroying world order, Ukraine's ex-commander-in-chief says

The U.S. is destroying the world order as Washington is making overtures to the Kremlin, said on March 6 Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine’s former commander-in-chief and current ambassador to the U.K.
Speaking at the Chatham House, Zaluzhnyi said that …

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Zelensky arrives in Brussels for EU summit

Editor’s note: The story is being updated.
President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Brussels on March 6 to attend an emergency EU summit, which was called to discuss further support for Ukraine and Europe’s efforts to boost its own defense …

Mar 6, 2025

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Zelensky’s Oval Office berating sends a stark warning to the Middle East

In a dramatic confrontation that has reverberated far beyond Washington, the explosive Oval Office exchange on Feb. 28 between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky represents a broader U.S. foreign policy — one that …

Mar 6, 2025

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Poroshenko, Tymoshenko confirm 'public' contacts with allies but reaffirm opposition to elections during war

Ex-President Petro Poroshenko’s team works “publicly and transparently” with U.S. partners to ensure bipartisan support for Ukraine, Poroshenko said on March 6, reiterating his opposition to elections during the war.
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Romania expels 2 Russian diplomats in connection to Georgescu's case, media reports

Romania said on March 5 that it had expelled Russian military attache Victor Makovskiy and his deputy, Evgeny Ignatiev, for breaching diplomatic rules of conduct.
“It is an exceptional measure… It is not a measure taken easily, and it is …

Mar 6, 2025

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US intelligence sharing pause affects Russian aerial strikes warnings, NYT reports

The U.S. pause on sharing intelligence with Kyiv affects warnings against Russian drones and missiles striking Ukrainian military and civilian targets, the New York Times reported on March 5, citing undisclosed U.S. and Ukrainian officials.
The U.S. …

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Russia formally appoints new ambassador to US

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on March 6 appointing Alexander Darchiev as Russia’s new ambassador to Washington.
Darchiev, a veteran diplomat with a half-decade of experience in Washington, previously served as Russia’s …

Mar 6, 2025

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France providing intelligence to Ukraine, minister assures after US freeze

France is providing military intelligence to Ukraine, French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said after the U.S. halted intelligence sharing with Kyiv, the BFM TV channel reported on March 6.
“We have intelligence resources that we are …

Mar 6, 2025

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Rubio labels Russia's all-out war against Ukraine 'proxy war' between Washington, Moscow

Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine is a “proxy war” between Moscow and Washington, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in an interview with Fox News on March 5.
Rubio’s remarks underscore how the Trump administration …

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Trump's team leads private talks with Zelensky's political rivals, Politico reports

Four senior members of U.S. President Donald Trump’s team held secret discussions with political opponents of President Volodymyr Zelensky, Politico reported on March 6, citing three undisclosed Ukrainian lawmakers and a Republican foreign …

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General Staff: Russia has lost 881,800 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 881,800 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on March 6.
This number includes 1,140 casualties Russian forces suffered just over …

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EU prepares for new wave of Ukrainian refugees amid Trump uncertainty, Politico reports

EU leaders are discussing how to handle a potential renewed wave of refugees from Ukraine in the face of uncertainty in U.S. policy and Russia’s ongoing offensives, Politico reported on March 5.
Following a heated argument between President …

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'Stop being Putin's ho' — US congresswoman lambasts Trump speech

U.S. President Donald Trump needs to stop appeasing Russian President Vladimir Putin, Representative Jasmine Crockett said in response to Trump’s congressional address on March 4.
Crockett, a Democrat, was asked by the digital media …

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Netherlands to provide Ukraine with $3.8 billion in support in 2026

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
The Netherlands will provide Ukraine with 3.5 billion euros ($3.8 billion) in combined government support in 2026, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof announced on March 5.
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US Supreme Court rules judge can force Trump administration to un-freeze remaining foreign aid funding

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on March 5 the Trump administration must adhere to a lower court ruling that the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) restart payments worth nearly $2 billion for the remaining USAID projects.
The split 5-4 …

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Russian missile attack on hotel in Kryvyi Rih kills 2, injures 7

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Russian forces struck a hotel in Kryvyi Rih in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast with a missile on March 5, killing two people and injuring 7, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine reported. …

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How US right-wing podcasters shape pro-Russia, anti-Ukraine sentiments

Listening to right-leaning alternative media in the U.S., one might come away with the impression — albeit without evidence — that Ukraine is irredeemably corrupt, President Volodymyr Zelensky is a dictator, and Russia’s invasion was somehow …

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Czech Foreign Minister call for U.S. engagement in EU security and closer ties with Ukraine

Jan Lipavský, the Czech Republic's Foreign Minister, emphasized the necessity for Europe to involve the United States in security discussions and to help pave the way for closer ties with Ukraine following the cessation of American military aid to …

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Ukraine war latest: US halts intelligence sharing with Ukraine, CIA director confirms

Key developments on March 5:
US halts intelligence sharing with Ukraine, CIA director confirms
Trump may resume Ukraine aid after further progress toward peace, White House says
Ukraine, EU drafting plan for first steps toward lasting peace, Zelensky …

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France, UK to finalize peace plan with Ukraine 'in days,' set to present to US, Reuters reports

France and the U.K. aim to finalize a peace plan with Ukraine “in days” to present to the United States, Reuters reported on March 6, citing diplomatic sources familiar with the matter.
The report follows President Volodymyr …

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Trump's alignment with Russia derails Europe's push for a peacekeeping force in Ukraine

European countries have intensified talks on sending peacekeepers to Ukraine to monitor and enforce a possible ceasefire.
But the potential deployment of European peacekeepers to Ukraine faces a lot of challenges and uncertainties. There is no unity …

Mar 5, 2025

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Trump lifting US sanctions on Russia — a ‘huge win’ for Putin, ‘chaos’ for global economy

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is reportedly ready to lift sanctions on Russia imposed after the start of the full-scale invasion, in a reversal of U.S. policy toward Moscow during its war against Ukraine.
The White House is preparing a …

Mar 5, 2025

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Trump’s ‘America First’ strategy with Ukraine could backfire on US long term interests, experts warn

U.S. President Donald Trump’s escalating pressure on Ukraine over the past week has shocked the global community as he pushes for a quick end to Russia’s full-scale invasion.
The news on March 3 that the U.S. would suspend all military aid to Ukraine …

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Ukraine, US delegations to meet 'soon' for negotiations, Zelensky's top aide says

Ukrainian and American delegations will meet “soon” for peace talks, President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak said on March 5, following discussions with U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz.
“We …

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Ukraine, EU drafting plan for first steps toward lasting peace, Zelensky says

Ukraine and Europe are working on a plan for the first steps toward a just and sustainable peace as Russia’s full-scale invasion enters its fourth year, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on March 5.
“We are preparing a plan of first steps …

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Ukraine Business Roundup — Dark days for Ukraine

The following is the March 4, 2025 edition of our Ukraine Business Roundup weekly newsletter. To get the biggest news in business and tech from Ukraine directly in your inbox, subscribe here.
This week’s newsletter was originally going to be about the …

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How Trump’s Ukraine peace plan could backfire

U.S. President Donald Trump entered the White House promising to bring a swift end to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and his first few weeks in office have proven he’s determined to follow through. While his endeavour to fulfil a campaign …

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Donald Trump shifts policy on Ukraine, pauses military aid. Here’s what people in Kharkiv think

UKRAINE, KHARKIV, March 5 — Amid claims that the USA will take control of Greenland "one way or another" and declare a trade war with China, Canada, and Mexico, President Donald Trump, in his address to Congress, mentioned that he received a message …

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EU eyes Eutelsat's OneWeb as Starlink replacement in Ukraine

Reports from various media indicate that the Franco-British satellite services firm, Eutelsat, is in talks with the European Union to potentially replace Starlink in Ukraine with its OneWeb satellites. This development, reported by Reuters on …

Mar 5, 2025

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Trump's Speech in the Congress – What Mentioned about Europe and Ukraine?

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US suspends arms and intelligence aid to Ukraine, CIA director confirms

During an interview on Fox News, CIA Director John Ratcliffe has confirmed that the United States has suspended weapon and intelligence aid to Ukraine following an Oval Office meeting.

Ratcliffe expressed eagerness to lift the pause and resume …

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Trump may resume Ukraine aid after further progress toward peace, White House says

U.S. President Donald Trump may lift the pause on military support for Ukraine once peace talks are arranged and more confidence-building measures are taken, White House national security adviser Mike Waltz said on March 5, according to Reuters.
Trump …

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Why doesn't Zelensky wear a suit?

When President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at the White House on Feb. 28 to discuss ending the war that had inflicted tremendous tragedy on his country since its escalation in 2022, he was asked a question he likely least expected to hear at such a …

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Russia's oil, gas budget revenue in February drops by 18% year-on-year

Russia’s budget revenue from oil and gas trade in February decreased by 18% year-on-year and by 2.3% compared to January, Reuters reported on March 5, citing Russian Finance Ministry data.
Oil and gas revenues last month amounted to 771.3 …

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Minsk could be best place for trilateral talks between Russia, US, Ukraine, Kremlin says

Minsk could be the best place to host potential trilateral talks between the U.S., Ukraine, and Russia, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told the Russian news agency Interfax on March 5.
Peskov’s statement follows a proposal by Belarusian …

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US military aid freeze remains in place so far despite Zelensky's statement, WSJ reports

The pause on U.S. military assistance for Ukraine will remain in place until U.S. President Donald Trump decides that President Volodymyr Zelensky supports peace talks with Russia, the Wall Street Journal reported on March 5, citing undisclosed U.S. …

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'Utterly staggered' — Trump's Ukraine military aid freeze threatens the world order, expert says

A decision by the White House to suspend all military aid to Ukraine has stunned Kyiv and its European allies, throwing the very future of the established world order into doubt.
“I’m utterly staggered. It’s just …

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Most French support assistance to Ukraine, sending peacekeepers, poll shows

Roughly two-thirds of the French favor maintaining or increasing aid to Ukraine and sending peacekeepers after the end of hostilities, BFM TV reported on March 4, citing a survey by the Elabe Institute.
Many European leaders have reiterated their …

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Merz seeks to quickly push through $3.2 billion in German aid for Ukraine

Friedrich Merz, Germany’s likely next chancellor, said he wants a defense aid package for Ukraine worth roughly 3 billion euros ($3.2 billion) approved by the current, outgoing parliament, Le Monde and AFP reported on March 4.
Speaking at a …

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Ukraine natural resources deal not ready as Trump seeks better terms, CBS News reports

An agreement between Kyiv and Washington on Ukraine’s natural resources is not finalized as U.S. President Donald Trump seeks a “bigger, better deal,” CBS News reported on March 4, citing undisclosed sources.
The painstakingly …

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Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 2, injure 7 over past day

Russian attacks against Ukraine killed at least two civilians and injured at least seven others over the past day, regional authorities reported on March 5.
Russian forces launched 181 drones from the Russian cities of Oryol, Kursk, Bryansk, …

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Zelensky, Macron, Starmer may visit Washington next week, media reports

President Volodymyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron, and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer might visit Washington as early as next week to present a “united front” on peace in Ukraine, the British tabloid Daily Mail reported on …

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General Staff: Russia has lost 880,660 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 880,660 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on March 5.
This number includes 1,250 casualties Russian forces suffered just over …

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Vance denies lack of Trump admin's pressure on Russia

U.S. Vice President JD Vance disputed on March 4 that the Trump administration was not pressuring Moscow to bring it to peace talks, arguing that the existing sanctions are straining Russia’s economy.
“Well, I don’t think that’s right, …

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Lukashenko invites Trump, Zelensky, Putin to hold talks in Minsk

Minsk is prepared to host the leaders of the United States, Ukraine, and Russia for talks on ending Russia’s war against Ukraine, Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko said in an interview on March 4.
Lukashenko’s remarks follow …

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'Do you want to keep it going for another 5 years?' — Trump on aid to Ukraine

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
U.S. President Donald Trump did not directly discuss his decision to halt military aid to Ukraine in his address to a joint session of Congress on March 4.
Multiple news outlets on …

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Top Democrats accuse Trump, Musk of endangering US security by siding with Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump is “threatening the national security of our country,” top Democratic lawmakers said in a statement issued March 4.
The statement came hours before Trump is set to deliver a major address to a joint session of …

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Secret negotiations: Trump allegedly engages with Russia to revive Nord Stream 2 pipeline

In a sensational report, Bild has revealed that former President Donald Trump and Russia are allegedly engaged in secret negotiations to reboot the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.

According to the media outlet, Trump and his team have been holding these …

Mar 5, 2025

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Poland vows continued support for Ukraine following U.S. military aid suspension

Poland remains committed to aiding Ukraine in its defensive struggle against Russia. Shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a halt to military aid to Kyiv, said Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Pawel Wronski. Wronski stated …

Mar 5, 2025

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Europe weighs seizing €200 billion in Russian assets as leverage in Ukraine peace talks

As Europe searches for an effective mechanism, major European nations are contemplating seizing over €200 billion in frozen Russian assets, linking this issue to a potential ceasefire agreement in Ukraine. France and Germany, previously opposed to …

Mar 5, 2025

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Russia’s airlines face growing crisis as sanctions strangle aircraft maintenance

Russia’s civilian aviation sector is facing a severe crisis as Western sanctions block access to essential spare parts and maintenance services.
With more aircraft suffering mechanical failures, Russian airlines are resorting to smuggling components …

Mar 5, 2025

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Marine Le Pen condemns U.S. decision to halt military aid to Ukraine

Marine Le Pen has condemned the U.S. government's decision to suspend military aid to Ukraine, according to a statement she made to Le Figaro. Le Pen described this as a "very harsh" move against Ukrainian soldiers "defending their country."

"In my …

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Fox News correspondent claims no Trump mineral deal planned for today

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly told Fox News on March 4 that there are no plans to sign a mineral resources deal with Ukraine following Donald Trump’s speech to Congress.
His statement comes after earlier reports suggesting Trump …

Mar 5, 2025

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Hungarian Foreign Minister accuses Europe of undermining Trump's peace plan in Ukraine conflict

In a statement issued following a crucial meeting in Washington, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó raised concerns with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio about Europe's strategic stance on the war in Ukraine, reported the Hungarian news …

Mar 5, 2025

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Zelensky seeks U.S. confirmation on reports of halted military aid

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has tasked Ukrainian officials with obtaining official information from the United States regarding reports that the U.S. has paused military aid to Ukraine, as international media outlets have alleged. Zelensky …

Mar 4, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: US suspends Ukraine military aid to pressure Zelensky into talks, Trump adviser says

Key developments on March 4:
US suspends Ukraine military aid to pressure Zelensky into talks, Trump adviser says
US, Ukraine plan to sign mineral deal on March 4, Reuters reports
Zelensky says White House clash ‘regrettable,’ proposes steps …

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Trump's pivot toward Moscow met with joy in Russia

It’s a good decision, says Kremlin’s spokesman, following the U.S. pausing of all aid to Ukraine.
“The details remain to be seen, but if this is true, it is a decision that could indeed push the ‘Kyiv regime’ towards a …

Mar 4, 2025

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Trump cuts to US weapons aid likely to hit Ukrainian civilians before front line

President Donald Trump’s freeze on weapons is alarming Ukrainians, who look to U.S. air defense to stave off the worst of Russia’s missile attacks.
A White House representative on March 3 announced a “pause” on U.S. weapons aid to Ukraine …

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US, Ukraine plan to sign mineral deal on March 4, Reuters reports

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
The U.S. and Ukraine are preparing to sign a mineral deal on March 4, according to Reuters, citing sources familiar with the matter.
The sources indicated that U.S. President …

Mar 4, 2025

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Ukraine to boost gas imports due to Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, Bloomberg reports

Ukraine plans to import about 3.5 billion cubic meters of gas for the upcoming heating season due to ongoing Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure, Bloomberg reported on March 4.
Recent Russian missile and drone strikes have significantly …

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US military aid freeze to Ukraine temporary, linked to Zelensky-Trump clash, Mike Johnson says

The pause in U.S. military aid to Ukraine is temporary and tied to the fallout from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s heated Oval Office exchange with U.S. President Donald Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson said on March 4. …

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Why Trump’s Ukraine aid freeze upends world order

The U.S. has suspended military aid to Ukraine as part of a pressure campaign to push Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky toward negotiations with Russia, U.S. President Donald Trump’s senior adviser Jason Miller said on March 4. It’s just the …

Mar 4, 2025

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Kyiv: US Military aid to Ukraine continues amid diplomatic efforts

In a briefing held Tuesday, March 4, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal expressed gratitude to the United States for its ongoing military support, which has been crucial in Ukraine's resistance against Russian aggression. Shmyhal assured that, …

Mar 4, 2025

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Zelensky says White House clash 'regrettable,' proposes steps for peace

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on March 4 that his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House “did not go the way it was supposed to be,” calling the fallout “regrettable."
The statement follows days of …

Mar 4, 2025

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Fact Check: Ex-Polish President Lech Wałęsa DID Write Letter To Trump Expressing 'Fear And Distaste' At Oval Office Meeting With Zelenskyy

Did former Polish president Lech Wałęsa write a letter to President Donald Trump expressing "fear and distaste" at his February 2025 meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy? Yes, that's true: On March 3, 2025, Wałęsa shared these …

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US continues intelligence sharing with Ukraine despite military aid freeze, CNN reports

The U.S. continues to share intelligence with Ukraine despite President Donald Trump’s suspension of military aid, CNN reported on March 4, citing a source familiar with the matter.
Since the start of Moscow’s full-scale invasion, the U.S. has …

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US suspends Ukraine military aid to pressure Zelensky into talks, Trump adviser says

The U.S. has suspended military aid to Ukraine as part of a pressure campaign to push Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky toward negotiations with Russia, U.S. President Donald Trump’s senior adviser Jason Miller told CNN on March 4. …

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Do Ukrainians hate America now?

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I’ve made two commitments to myself which I’d like to share with you. The first is that our publication won’t leave Kyiv unless it is absolutely necessary. The second is that we will take every precaution we can to keep our team safe.
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Ukraine faces critical military aid shortage as U.S. halts support, warns key lawmaker

In light of halted U.S. military support, Ukraine’s resilience may last roughly six months, says Fedir Venislavskyi, a prominent member of Ukraine’s parliament and defense committee. Efforts are underway to find alternatives, he told RBC-Ukraine. …

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Russia agrees to help US in negotiations with Iran over nuclear program, Bloomberg reports

Moscow has pledged to help Washington in dealing with Iran over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program and its support for regional anti-American proxies, Bloomberg reported on March 4, citing its undisclosed sources.
Since returning to the …

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Kremlin praises Trump's halt on Ukraine military aid, hopes for sanctions relief

In a recent statement, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov suggested that halting U.S. military assistance could drive Ukraine towards peace talks. His comment comes in response to reports about a potential full stop to Washington's military support …

Mar 4, 2025

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US military aid to Ukraine suspended according to Polish border reports, Tusk says

Editor’s note: The story is being updated.
The Trump administration halted military aid to Ukraine, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on March 4, citing Polish border reports, Rzeczpospolita reported.
Several media outlets reported earlier …

Mar 4, 2025

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'I'm full of anger' — Ukraine awakes to a nightmare as US freezes military aid

Even in a country grimly accustomed to negative news, the headlines that Ukraine woke up to on March 4 still came as a shock — the U.S. is freezing military aid.
“It hurts to watch it unfolding,” Volodymyr Dubovyk, the head of Odesa …

Mar 4, 2025

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US military aid continue to flow as of evening of March 3, Prime Minister Shmyhal says

Editor’s note: The story is being updated.
U.S. military aid continued to flow to Ukraine as of late last night, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on March 4 during his press conference in Kyiv.
The statement comes after several media outlets …

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Oil prices continue to decline amid growing tensions between US, Ukraine, Reuters reports

Oil prices have continued to drop after U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly suspended military aid to Ukraine, Reuters reported on March 4.
The news from the U.S. comes after a spat between Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office …

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Ursula von der Leyen annoucnes ReArm Europe plan to boost European defense capabilities

Editor’s note: This story is being updated.
EC President Ursula von der Leyen presented on March 4 the ReArm Europe plan aimed at strengthening the defense capabilities of European countries.
“The real question in front of us is whether …

Mar 4, 2025

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Ukrainian drones reportedly strike oil refinery in Russia's Samara Oblast

Ukrainian drones attacked an oil refinery in the city of Syzran in Russia’s Samara Oblast overnight on March 4, Andrii Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation, said.
The first explosions occurred around 3 a.m. local time, …

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Pentagon denies halting cyber operations against Russia, Bloomberg reports

The Pentagon has denied that U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a halt to cyber operations against Russia, Bloomberg reported on March 4, citing an unnamed senior defense official.
The Record previously reported that U.S. Cyber Command was …

Mar 4, 2025

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General Staff: Russia has lost 879,410 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 879,410 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on March 4.
This number includes 1,340 casualties Russian forces suffered just over …

Mar 4, 2025

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NEWSFLASH: Trump halts aid to Ukraine

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Kremlin welcomes Trump’s policy shift as US moves 'align' with Russia's interests

U.S. President Donald Trump’s heated Oval Office meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky signals a major shift in U.S. foreign policy, one that a Kremlin spokesman says “largely aligns” with Russia’s interests.
Trump’s recent stance on …

Mar 4, 2025

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Fact Check: Trump Did NOT Just Copy and Paste A Guy's Facebook Zelenskyy Post -- He Gave Credit

Did President Trump just copy and paste another person's Facebook post about Ukrainian President Zelenskyy for a March 2, 2025 Truth Social post? No, that's not true: The X.com post suggesting Trump ripped off the post word for word failed to show …

Mar 4, 2025

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Vance says US door open if Zelensky willing to 'seriously talk peace'

As U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly halted all military aid to Ukraine, Vice President JD Vance criticized President Volodymyr Zelensky in a March 3 interview with Fox News, claiming Zelensky has shown a “clear unwillingness to engage in …

Mar 4, 2025

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BREAKING: Trump halts military aid to Ukraine, media reports

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered a suspension of all military aid to Ukraine, escalating pressure on President Volodymyr Zelensky mere days after a heated exchange in the …

Mar 4, 2025

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Fact Check: Video Falsely Implies Zelenskyy Said 'Fuck Him' About Trump

Does a video show Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying "fuck him" after a reporter asked him about Donald Trump as Zelenskyy entered a meeting with U.K. Prime Minster Keir Starmer? No, that's not true: The video uses a tone to cover a …

Mar 4, 2025

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Europe’s major powers consider seizing frozen Russian assets in ceasefire talks, FT reports

France, Germany, and the UK are exploring ways to seize over 200 billion euro ($210 billion) in frozen Russian assets as part of efforts to negotiate a ceasefire in Ukraine, officials familiar with the discussions told Financial Times (FT).
While …

Mar 4, 2025

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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick claims US-Ukraine mineral deal to be signed

The United States and Ukraine are making progress on a key mineral agreement that could strengthen long-term economic ties and pave the way for further security assistance, according to U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick, who represents …

Mar 3, 2025

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“Diplomacy Dies on Live TV” – Trump’s Oval Office Clash with Zelenskyy Shocks Europe

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Trump administration weighs sanctions relief for Russia, Reuters reports

The United States is preparing a proposal to potentially ease sanctions on Russia as President Donald Trump works to restore diplomatic ties and negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, a U.S. official and another source familiar with the discussions …

Mar 3, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Trump to discuss potential suspension of military aid for Ukraine

Key developments on March 3:
Trump to discuss potential suspension, cancellation of military aid for Ukraine on March 3
Ukraine committed to work with US, Europe to end war ‘the soonest possible,’ Zelensky says
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Sanctions, shrinking exports spark crisis in Russia's coal industry, media reports

Western sanctions and shrinking export opportunities in Asia have triggered a severe crisis in Russia’s coal industry, particularly in Kemerovo Oblast, the country’s key coal-producing region, the Moscow Times reported on March 3. …

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Why is Ukraine not accepted into NATO?

NATO membership for Ukraine is becoming increasingly elusive.
The previous U.S. administration has been silently opposing extending a NATO invitation to Ukraine. The current U.S. administration has made its opposition public.
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Mar 3, 2025

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Ukraine committed to work with US, Europe to end war 'the soonest possible,' Zelensky says

Ukraine remains committed to working with the U.S. and European partners to secure peace and expects continued American support, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on March 3.
“It is very important that we try to make our diplomacy really …

Mar 3, 2025

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'The worst statement' — Trump criticizes Zelensky for saying peace deal with Russia is far away

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized President Volodymyr Zelensky on March 3 for saying that a peace deal with Russia remains “very, very far away."
Zelensky made the remark in a March 2 interview with British media, saying that …

Mar 3, 2025

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Ukrainians react to Trump-Zelensky clash

In the wake of the Feb. 28 clash between U.S. President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office, the Kyiv Independent went to the streets of Kyiv to ask Ukrainians what they think of the now infamous …

Mar 3, 2025

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5 ways you can support Ukraine — even if your government doesn't want to

Editor’s note: This is an edited version of a guide for members of the Kyiv Independent community, published on Feb. 24, 2025. If you would like to join a community of people united by wanting to help Ukraine, consider becoming a member today.
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5 ways you can support Ukraine — even if your government doesn't want to

Editor’s note: We originally shared a version of this guide for our members on Feb. 24, 2024. If you would like to join a community of people united by wanting to help Ukraine, consider becoming a member today.
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Ukraine bonds drop sharply following Trump-Zelensky argument, Reuters reports

Ukraine’s international bonds fell to their lowest point in over a month on March 3 after a heated exchange between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump last week, Reuters reported.
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Mar 3, 2025

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US wants Zelensky to 'regret' Oval Office clash, sign minerals deal, Waltz says

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration wants to hear from President Volodymyr Zelensky that he regrets the Oval Office clash, U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz told Fox News on March 3.
“What we need to hear from President …

Mar 3, 2025

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Kremlin desperately seeking to block Ukraine-US Rare Earth Deal

In a calculated effort to sway Washington, the Kremlin is keen to underscore its preference for a rare-earth resources deal between Russia and the US over one with Ukraine. On February 23, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s press secretary questioned …

Mar 3, 2025

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Kremlin labels Zelensky-Trump dispute as a threat to peace efforts

Russian president’s spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, described Zelensky as lacking diplomatic skills, according to reports from Russian media. He noted that the verbal spat between Zelensky and Trump underscored the difficulties in resolving the …

Mar 3, 2025

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Zelensky warns of renewed conflict if Russian occupation recognized, advocates for just peace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared that people would not accept an unjust end to the war if parts of Ukraine remain under Russian occupation. Zelensky expressed his conviction that if the Russian Federation continues to control occupied …

Mar 3, 2025

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US deliberately orchestrated Zelensky-Trump Oval Office clash, Friedrich Merz says

The American side deliberately orchestrated the confrontation during President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to the White House, Friedrich Merz, the head of Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the likely chancellor, said on March …

Mar 3, 2025

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Attack on Ufa Refinery. New Sanctions From Canada. Trump's Closed Meeting About Ukraine

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Russia trying to break through border in Sumy Oblast, cut off Ukraine's Kursk logistics routes, Border Guard says

The Russian army is trying to break through the Russia-Ukraine border in Sumy Oblast and cut Ukrainian forces off from its logistics routes, State Border Guard spokesperson Andrii Demchenko said on March 3 on national television.
Demchenko’s …

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Who Ukraine’s critical minerals really belong to

Editor’s note: These are tense days in Ukraine.
The big issue on everyone’s lips? How much longer until the air defense interceptors run out if the U.S. cuts off aid? And what are your backup plans if so?
The situation is getting more dangerous by the …

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Trump’s Oval Office clash with Zelensky killed diplomacy

The showdown between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office on Feb. 28 shocked the entire world. But instead of analyzing its political impact, let’s focus on the details of manners, gestures, which …

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Trump says US should spend' less time worrying about Putin'

U.S. President Donald Trump said on March 2 that the U.S. should “spend less time worrying about Putin,” and instead focus on immigrants who engage in a range of alleged criminal behavior.
“We should spend less time worrying about …

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6 silver linings of the Trump-Zelensky showdown

The ambush by hired hand U.S. Vice President JD Vance at the White House Oval Office at high noon on Feb. 28 made for great theater, more 24-hour TV than diplomacy. At first, it seemed like an absolute disaster for President Volodymyr Zelensky and …

Mar 3, 2025

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Attacks on Ukraine’s draft officers on the rise, fueled by social tension and Russian interference

Within a single week in February, several attacks against enlistment offices and personnel in Ukraine took place, resulting in injuries among both military and civilians. The most striking was the murder of an enlistment officer at a gas station in …

Mar 3, 2025

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Trump sided with Putin. Europe, what’s your move?

U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s verbal assault on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office will mark Feb. 28, 2025, as an infamous moment in American and world history. The United States is rapidly …

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Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 6, injure 26 over past day

Russian attacks against Ukraine killed six civilians and injured 26 others over the past day, regional authorities reported on March 3.
Russian forces launched 83 drones from the Russian cities of Orel, Kursk, Millerovo, and Primosk-Akhtarsk at …

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Trump-Putin summit now being 'fast-tracked,' CNN reports

Preparations for a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin are now being “fast-tracked,” CNN reported on March 2, citing undisclosed sources.
The news comes after President Volodymyr Zelensky …

Mar 3, 2025

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'A tragedy' — Russia strikes Ukrainian military training ground during exercises, Drapatyi says

Russian forces struck a Ukrainian military training ground in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on March 1 during a formation exercise, Mykhailo Drapatyi, Commander of the Ground Forces of Ukraine, said on March 3.
A day earlier, reports of a Russian attack with …

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Trump to discuss potential suspension, cancellation of military aid for Ukraine on March 3

U.S. President Donald Trump will discuss on March 3 the possible suspension or complete cancellation of military aid to Ukraine, including weapons pledged by the Biden administration, The New York Times (NYT) reported, citing an undisclosed source. …

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France, UK working on developing one month truce plan for Ukraine, Macron tells Le Figaro

French President Emmanuel Macron and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer are working on a plan to reach a one-month truce in Ukraine, Macron told Le Figaro on March 2.
Macron’s statement comes after European leaders met in London to discuss ending …

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It is becoming increasingly clear to many Ukrainians that, in regards the war in #Ukraine, the U.S. will play a different role under #Trump – meaning Ukraine will increasingly look to European leaders as primary partners.

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Ufimsky oil refinery 1,400km inside Russia catches fire, local authorities report

A large fire broke out overnight at the Ufimsky oil refinery in the Russian city of Ufa some 1,400 kilometers inside Russia, local authorities reported on March 3.
Regional emergency services said the fire had been extinguished, adding: “No …

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General Staff: Russia has lost 878,070 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 878,070 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on March 3.
This number includes 1,350 casualties Russian forces suffered just over …

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Americans split on Ukraine, CBS News poll finds

U.S. respondents are split between supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression, an opinion poll published by CBS News on March 2 found.
The White House has dramatically changed its approach to foreign policy following the inauguration …

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No consensus among EU states on giving frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, Tusk says

The EU does not have a united stance on giving Ukraine frozen Russian assets, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on March 2 at a London summit focused on Ukraine.
Western nations froze $300 billion in Russian assets at the onset of Russia’s …

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US FBI Director calls on Congress to investigate Ukraine aid transparency

Kash Patel, the newly Trump-nominated director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), called on US Congress to investigate how aid money sent to Ukraine has been used, The Epoch Times reported on March 2.
“I’ve asked this Congress …

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Fallout from the Trump-Zelensky meeting. What's next for Ukraine? – spot briefing by KI Insights

How will the latest high-level talks shape Ukraine’s trajectory? What are the key takeaways, and what should diplomats, humanitarians, and businesses anticipate in the coming weeks?
Join KI Insights for an exclusive spot briefing this Thursday, where …

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Fallout from the Zelensky-Trump meeting. What's next for Ukraine? – spot briefing by KI Insights

Update: Browse the briefing presentation here.
How will the latest high-level talks shape Ukraine’s trajectory? What are the key takeaways, and what should diplomats, humanitarians, and businesses anticipate in the coming weeks?
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'Zelensky will have no choice but to concede' — Trump reposts commentary claiming mineral deal ensures Ukraine's security

U.S. President Donald Trump reposted a claim on his social media network Truth Social on March 2 that President Volodymyr Zelensky “will have no choice but to concede” to Washington’s terms to the mineral deal because Kyiv cannot …

Mar 2, 2025

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‘We need to get the U.S. back on track:’ Ukrainian businesses, economists react to mineral deal failure

An agreement on Ukraine’s natural resources collapsed after a heated argument in the Oval Office on Feb. 28 between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump and his Vice President JD Vance, casting doubt on the deal’s …

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Trump-Zelensky clash and US talks with Russia | Ukraine This Week

In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, the Kyiv Independent’s Anna Belokur breaks down the shocking argument that took place in the Oval Office on Friday, in which U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance berated Ukrainian …

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The Art of Distraction: How Trump's Crypto Reserve Masks the Impact of DOGE's Budget Cuts

In a move reminiscent of tactics employed by authoritative figures to consolidate power, President Donald Trump’s recent establishment of a U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve raises significant concerns. This initiative, ostensibly designed to …

Mar 2, 2025

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Zelensky meets with King Charles following European leaders' summit

President Volodymyr Zelensky met with King Charles III on March 2 following the conclusion of the European leaders' summit hosted by U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
The meeting, which sources tell BBC News lasted just under an hour, comes as a show …

Mar 2, 2025

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An Open Letter to President Zelensky, From an Embarrassed American by John Pavlovitz #Zelenskyy #Ukraine #Trump #Musk

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Ukraine war latest: Europe developing 'coalition of the willing' to back ceasefire in Ukraine, Starmer says

Key developments on March 1 - 2:
Europe developing ‘coalition of the willing’ to back ceasefire in Ukraine, Starmer says
UK to provide $2.8 billion loan to Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets
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U.K. to provide Ukraine with $2 billion for air defense

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on March 2 that the U.K. had reached an agreement with Kyiv to provide Ukraine with 1.6 billion pounds ($2 billion) for the purchase of 5,000 …

Mar 2, 2025

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Europe developing 'coalition of the willing' to back ceasefire in Ukraine, Starmer says

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on March 2 that a number of European nations, including the U.K. and France, are developing a ‘coalition of the willing’ that will include “planes in the air and boots on the ground” in an …

Mar 2, 2025

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Norwegian oil company Haltbakk Bunkers cuts fuel supply to US military citing ethical concerns

Norwegian oil company Haltbakk Bunkers has announced it will cease fuel supplies to the US military, according to Kystens Næringsliv. The decision comes on the heels of a contentious verbal sparring involving US President Donald Trump, Vice President …

Mar 2, 2025

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Top US officials, lawmakers lambast Zelensky over White House clash with Trump

A number of U.S. officials and Republican lawmakers are continuing their criticism of President Volodymyr Zelensky, with some suggesting that Zelensky may have to resign, following the president’s heated exchange at the White House with U.S. …

Mar 2, 2025

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Zelensky meets Italy's Meloni at London summit

President Volodymyr Zelensky and Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held a “productive meeting” on the sidelines of an international summit in London on March 2, the Presidential Office said.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is …

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Italy, UK can help mediate Zelensky-Trump dispute, Meloni says

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on March 2 that Italy and the U.K. could mediate between President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump following their dispute on Feb. 28, adding that any continued division “will make …

Mar 2, 2025

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European leaders gather in London for Ukraine summit after White House fallout

French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, and other top Western officials arrived for a London summit to discuss support for Kyiv, the Guardian reported on March 2.
They are among the …

Mar 2, 2025

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Russia, China seek to recruit fired US federal employees, CNN reports

Russia and China are attempting to recruit U.S. federal employees working in national security who were impacted by the Trump administration’s layoffs, CNN reported on March 1, citing four undisclosed sources and an intelligence report.
In …

Mar 2, 2025

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Kremlin says perceived US foreign policy shift aligns with its 'vision'

The Kremlin has praised what it perceives as the U.S.’s foreign policy shift, claiming on March 2 that it “aligns” with its “vision” after U.S. President Donald Trump’s public dispute with President Volodymyr …

Mar 2, 2025

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Norwegian fuel supplier halts sales to US Navy over Trump-Zelensky dispute, citing 'moral compass'

Norwegian fuel supplier Haltbakk Bunkers will not deliver a “single liter” of fuel to the U.S. Navy until U.S. President Donald Trump “is gone,” the company’s owner told media outlet Kystens Noeringsliv on March 1 after …

Mar 2, 2025

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UK, France, Ukraine to develop ceasefire plan to present to US

The U.K., France, Ukraine, and possibly other countries will develop a ceasefire plan that will be presented to the U.S., U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in an interview with the BBC on March 2.
Starmer is hosting President Volodymyr Zelensky …

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Macron, Starmer working to pacify Zelensky-Trump relations 'because what is at stake is too important'

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron are working behind the scenes to pacify relations between President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Volodymyr Zelensky following their public spat on Feb. 28.
Macron has …

Mar 2, 2025

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Elon Musk publicly supports call for US to exit NATO, UN

Tech billionaire Elon Musk agreed on March 2 with a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, for the U.S. to exit NATO and the U.N.
“I agree,” he wrote in response to a post from a right-wing political commentator saying “it’s …

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Hungary, Slovakia threaten EU unity on Russia, Ukraine ahead of key summit

Leaders of Slovakia and Hungary on March 1 threatened to block EU statements during a key summit next week unless the bloc calls for an immediate ceasefire and launches talks with Russia.
European Council President Antonio Costa called a meeting of EU …

Mar 2, 2025

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Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 2, injure 20 over past day

Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least two civilians and injured at least 20, including a child, over the past day, regional authorities reported on March 2.
Ukraine’s air defense shot down 63 of the 79 drones Russia launched overnight, …

Mar 2, 2025

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General Staff: Russia has lost 876,720 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 876,720 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on March 2.
This number includes 1,110 casualties Russian forces suffered just over …

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US halts cyber operations against Russia, media reports

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered U.S. Cyber Command to suspend offensive cyber and information operations against Russia, according to a report by the Record.
The decision aligns with President Donald Trump’s efforts to negotiate an end to …

Mar 2, 2025

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‘Wrong approach, wrong time, wrong president’ — Waltz reacts to Trump-Zelensky standoff

National Security Advisor Mike Waltz criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, suggesting he is not genuinely seeking an end to the war with Russia.
“It’s not clear that Zelensky truly wants to stop the fighting,” Waltz said …

Mar 2, 2025

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Canada's Trudeau heads to European defense summit in London

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau departed for London on March 1 to take part in a European defense summit focused on shaping the conditions for a lasting peace in Ukraine.
The gathering, initially planned as a high-level European meeting, has …

Mar 2, 2025

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Finland's President Stubb pledges support for Ukraine amid tensions with Trump

Finnish President Alexander Stubb has declared that Ukraine's heroic struggle in the war initiated by Russia is a matter of its very survival as a nation. He emphasized that Finland understands what Ukraine is currently going through. Ukraine is not …

Mar 2, 2025

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Starmer aims to bridge Trump-Zelensky rift as US expects apology, Bloomberg reports

U.K.’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to deliver a stark message to European leaders, urging them to confront the “brutal reality” of growing security threats and commit to higher defense spending.
At a high-stakes security …

Mar 2, 2025

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Italy to provide Ukraine with $13 million to restore energy infrastructure

Rome signed an agreement with Kyiv on Feb. 28 to provide Ukraine with 13 million euros ($13.5 million) directed towards the country’s Energy Support Fund, Ukraine’s Energy Ministry announced.
The funding will be used to support “the …

Mar 1, 2025

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White House showdown: Zelensky's standoff with Trump could strengthen Ukraine’s position

Investigative journalist Roman Dobrokhotov asserts that the rift between President Zelensky and former President Trump may ultimately benefit Ukraine.

Offering his insights on social media platform X, Dobrokhotov, editor-in-chief of the …

Mar 1, 2025

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Russian missile attack on Odesa damages civilian foreign vessel, casualties reported

A Russian ballistic missile struck the Odesa port on the evening of March 1, damaging port infrastructure as well as a foreign civilian ship flying the flag of Panama, Odesa Oblast Governor Oleh Kiper reported.
Two port employees were injured as a …

Mar 1, 2025

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Amidst U.S. tensions, Ukraine's resistance strengthens as Europe rallies against Russian ambitions

In a revealing blog post, Andriy Kovalenko, head of Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation, suggested that Russian President Vladimir Putin might need to abandon some of his ambitious plans amid a fallout in Washington.

Despite a tense …

Mar 1, 2025

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Ukrainians, foreigners raised Hr 27 million 'for nukes' hours after Zelensky-Trump White House clash

Ukrainians and foreign donors have sent over 27 million hryvnia ($649,000) in donations to the fundraiser “for nukes” that was opened immediately after the publicized White House clash between U.S. President Donald Trump and President …

Mar 1, 2025

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Norway pledges increased aid to Ukraine amidst Trump-Zelensky tensions

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre revealed in an interview with NRK that the government will soon approach parliament with a proposal to increase financial aid to Kyiv.

Late last year, the Norwegian Parliament agreed to provide 35 billion …

Mar 1, 2025

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German leaders push to unblock Ukraine aid amid rising U.S.-Ukraine tensions

Germany's Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck has called for the swift allocation of €3 billion for Ukraine, emphasizing Europe's and Germany's support for the nation. Amid a dispute between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr …

Mar 1, 2025

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'We stand with Ukraine' — Starmer reaffirms support for Ukraine during meeting with Zelensky

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer reiterated his support for Ukraine during a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky on March 1.
Starmer’s comments come one day after a heated exchange between Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump in the …

Mar 1, 2025

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Zelensky meets with Starmer in London following Oval Office clash with Trump

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer on March 1, one day after Zelensky’s heated exchange with U.S. President Donald Trump in the White …

Mar 1, 2025

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NATO Secretary General calls for Zelensky to 'restore relationship' with Trump following Oval Office clash

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called on March 1 for President Volodymyr Zelensky to mend relations with U.S. President Donald Trump following a tense exchange in White House a day prior.
Zelensky left Washington early without signing a mineral …

Mar 1, 2025

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Zelensky defends Ukraine's sovereignty: calls Putin and Russians 'enemies' in defiant Fox News interview

In a no-holds-barred interview with Fox News, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared that he cannot change Ukrainians' attitudes toward Russians, labeling them "murderers."

Zelensky asserted, "Putin and the Russians are our enemies."

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Mar 1, 2025

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Letter to the editor: The Oval Office fiasco was a calculated setup to humiliate Ukraine and undermine democracy

The recent Oval Office meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wasn’t just a diplomatic disaster — it was a setup.
From the moment Zelensky walked into that room, the stage had already been set. This …

Mar 1, 2025

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Trump administration criticizes Zelensky, signals halt on military aid to Ukraine

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has sharply criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, accusing him of failing to show "adequate gratitude" for the support provided by American leader Donald Trump. She warned that the U.S. …

Mar 1, 2025

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Russian forces suffer record vehicle losses in February

During the month of February, Ukrainian forces destroyed the largest number of Russian vehicles since the start of the full-scale invasion, according to Ukraine’s Defense Ministry.
In the shortest month of the year, Ukrainians destroyed 3,472 …

Mar 1, 2025

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'Trump can go to hell' — We asked 6 Ukrainian soldiers about Zelensky's Oval Office argument

An astounding political encounter played out in front of the world on Feb. 28, as a highly-anticipated meeting between Presidents Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump descended into a verbal brawl, the cancelling of a mineral deal and — …

Mar 1, 2025

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Bernie Sanders on Trump’s alignment with Russia

U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders sat down with the Kyiv Independent on Feb. 27 to share his concerns about Trump’s growing alignment with Russia and other authoritarian regimes, what a possible U.S.-Russia alliance would mean for the American people, the …

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World stars show support for Ukraine after the White House clash

Several American and European actors and writers published words of support for Ukraine on their social media after the U.S. President Donald Trump clashed in a heated argument with President Volodymyr Zelensky in the White House.
Pedro Pascal, …

Mar 1, 2025

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Why Zelenskyy Stood Up to Trump-Vance

Editor’s Note: Trump has broken the U.S.-Ukraine alliance. This just meant that the war just became a lot more dangerous for anyone living in Ukraine.
During these extraordinary times, independent and trustworthy journalism from Kyiv is more important …

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Pro-Russian European politicians openly support Trump after clash with Zelensky

Several European politicians that are considered pro-Russian expressed their approval for the U.S. President Donald Trump after he clashed in a heated argument with President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban …

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7 injured in Russian drone attack on Kharkiv medical facility

Russian drones attacked a medical facility in Kharkiv late on Feb. 28, sparking a fire in Ukraine’s second-largest city, Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported.
Drones also struck an area near a gas station and a building adjacent to a high-rise apartment …

Mar 1, 2025

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'He should apologize' — Rubio slams Zelensky after tense White House meeting

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized President Volodymyr Zelensky after his Oval Office meeting with President Donald Trump turned into what Rubio described as a “fiasco.”
In an interview with CNN, Rubio said Zelensky should …

Mar 1, 2025

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'We're looking for peace, we're not looking to go into a 10-year-war,' Trump says

President Donald Trump on Feb. 28 called for an “immediate ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine, warning President Volodymyr Zelensky that he must pursue peace or risk losing American support.
Trump has taken a confrontational stance …

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'This kind of spat is not good for both sides,' Zelensky says following Oval Office clash with Trump

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
In an interview with Fox News on Feb. 28, President Volodymyr Zelensky attempted to mend any fractured relations that may have emerged following a heated exchange in the White House …

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Zelensky thanks America for four minutes straight

During his visit to Washington on Feb. 28, President Volodymyr Zelensky had a heated exchange with U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance over ways to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. Trump and Vance have repeatedly claimed …

Mar 1, 2025

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An Ogre’s Priorities: Trump wanted a minerals deal, not a plea for survival. Zelenskyy stood his ground. Putin bombs, Trump smirks, counting profits over graves. The West must not follow his depravity. #Ukraine #TrumpBetrayal

Mar 1, 2025

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Zelenskyy might have signed if the U.S. had the sense to secure real guarantees, even through Europe. Three years of war demanded recognition of truth.

#Trump had to choose his words right, frame the truth, make it plain. He failed. Not Zelenskyy.

Mar 1, 2025

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You know what collapsed today?

The #Trump elected regime betrayal of #Ukraine.

Now it’s up to us in 🇪🇺to do what’s necessary, what’s right

Putin/Russia collapse in two years max if Ukraine is enabled to resist, defend itself, win. …

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Ukraine war latest: Zelensky, Trump get into heated argument while speaking with journalists in Oval Office

Key developments on Feb. 28:
Zelensky, Trump get into heated argument while speaking with journalists in Oval Office
US terminates support for Ukraine’s energy grid restoration, NBC reports
Trump may halt all military aid to Ukraine following Oval …

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Trump may halt all military aid to Ukraine following Oval Office clash, WP reports

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
U.S. President Donald Trump is considering ending ongoing shipments of military aid to Ukraine following a heated exchange in the White House between Trump and President Volodymyr …

Mar 1, 2025

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Editorial: A president just disrespected America in the Oval Office. It wasn’t Zelensky

It’s time to say it plainly. America’s leadership has switched sides in the war. The American people have not, and they should speak up.
In the past several weeks, the U.S. leadership has demonstrated explicit hostility towards Ukraine and aligned its …

Mar 1, 2025

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#Trump wanted to exploit #Ukraine, to advance his own interests, Trump wanted “peace”, to get his #Nobel, Trump wanted to use #Zelenskyy to appear as peace-maker, not for Ukraine, but to himself. Zelenskyy walked out of a toxic …

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Italy calls for 'immediate' summit between US, Europe following Zelensky-Trump clash

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called on Feb. 28 for an “immediate” summit between the United States, EU, and Western allies to discuss Ukraine amid ongoing peace talks.
Meloni’s call for the summit follow a heated meeting …

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European leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine after Zelensky-Trump clash

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
A number of European leaders on Feb. 28 reaffirmed their support for Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelensky, following his tense meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the …

Feb 28, 2025

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Mixed reactions from U.S. officials, lawmakers emerges following Oval Office clash

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
U.S. lawmakers and officials voiced mixed reaction following a heated exchange between President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump on Feb. 28, that culminated in …

Feb 28, 2025

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Trump's Betrayal: Forsaking Allies, Embracing Autocrats

In the stark light of recent events, President Donald Trump’s open camaraderie with Vladimir Putin casts a long shadow over America’s commitment to global freedom. His public rebuke of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a man …

Feb 28, 2025

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US terminates support for Ukraine's energy grid restoration, NBC reports

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) was instructed by the State Department to terminate initiatives set to help restore Ukraine’s energy grid, NBC News reported citing two USAID officials working on the matter.
The termination …

Feb 28, 2025

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Kremlin officials tout Zelensky-Trump clash as 'historic'

Russian officials commented on the heated exchange between President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Feb. 28, calling the clash “historic” and “a livid reprimand from the Oval Office.” …

Feb 28, 2025

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Special tribunal for Putin, Russia’s high-ranking officials in 2025. Obstacles and how to overcome them

Russia committed the first crime of aggression against Ukraine back in 2014 by occupying Crimea, but holding Russia’s high-ranking officials accountable became one of the major priorities for Ukraine’s international policy after Russia’s full-scale …

Feb 28, 2025

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Zelensky thanks US after tense meeting with Trump

President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the United States for it’s ongoing support of Ukraine in a social media post following a tense meeting at the White House on Feb. 28.
“Thank you America, thank you for your support, thank you for this …

Feb 28, 2025

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'There is an aggressor, which is Russia,' says Macron after Zelensky-Trump clash

French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized that Russia is the aggressor in its war against Ukraine following a heated exchange between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Feb. 28.
“There …

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Polish PM Tusk says Ukraine 'not alone' after Trump-Zelensky clash

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk voiced supported for Ukraine following the dispute between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Feb. 28.
“Dear Volodymyr Zelensky, dear Ukrainian friends, …

Feb 28, 2025

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Zelensky leaves White House without signing minerals deal after Oval Office clash with Trump

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
President Volodymyr Zelensky left the White House early without signing a mineral deal with the United States following a heated exchange with President Donald Trump on Feb. 28. …

Feb 28, 2025

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We asked Americans about Trump’s Ukraine policy. Here’s what they said

The Kyiv Independent invited its American readers to share their thoughts on U.S. President Donald Trump’s policy on Ukraine and Russia on Feb. 24, the third-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.
In less than a day, we …

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"Your Country Is in Big Trouble" – Trump Argued with Zelenskyy on LIVE Stream

Feb 28, 2025

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Heated Discussion of Zelenskyy and Trump With Vance in Oval Office

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BREAKING: Zelensky 'not ready for peace,' Trump says after heated Oval Office clash

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Feb. 28, after meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, that Zelensky “is not ready for peace."
“He disrespected the United States of America in its cherished Oval Office. He …

Feb 28, 2025

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Zelensky, Trump get into heated argument while speaking with journalists in Oval Office

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story.
President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump held a 45-minute-long press briefing in the Oval Office that ended in a heated argument about American aid to Ukraine.
“It’s …

Feb 28, 2025

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Trump says he's 'for both Ukraine and Russia' during meeting with Zelensky

U.S. President Donald Trump said he is “for both Ukraine and Russia” during a press conference with President Volodymyr Zelensky in the White House on Feb. 28.
Talking about his role in negotiations to end Russia’s full-scale …

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Ukraine's security guarantees are Europe's responsibility, Trump tells Zelensky

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Feb. 28 during a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington that security guarantees for Ukraine would be Europe’s …

Feb 28, 2025

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BREAKING: Zelensky meets Trump in Washington to sign natural resources deal

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Feb. 28 as the two leaders are expected to sign a framework deal on Ukraine’s natural …

Feb 28, 2025

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White House Prepares to Host Trump and Zelenskyy Meeting

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Weapons, cash seized as Romania targets far-right politician Georgescu's network, Reuters reports

Romanian prosecutors requested the temporary arrest of 21 individuals linked to far-right politician Calin Georgescu on Feb. 28, days after his detention, Reuters reported.
During raids at multiple addresses linked to Georgescu and his associates, …

Feb 28, 2025

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Meeting of the Century: Trump - Zelenskyy Press Conference

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Russia interested in lifting US sanctions against oligarchs, energy exports, Zelensky's adviser says

Lifting sanctions was one of Moscow’s priorities during U.S.-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia earlier this month, Vladyslav Vlasiuk, the Ukrainian president’s commissioner for sanctions, told journalists on Feb. 28.
“Our understanding is that …

Feb 28, 2025

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Fact Check: 'Did I Say That?' Yes, Trump DID Call Zelenskyy 'A Dictator'

Did U.S. President Donald Trump call his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy "a dictator"? Yes, that's true: Trump used the word "dictator" to describe Zelenskyy in a February 19, 2025, Truth Social post. Despite that fact, Trump later …

Feb 28, 2025

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Washington approves new Russian ambassador to US, Russian Foreign Ministry says

Russia has received U.S. approval to appoint Alexander Darchiev as its new ambassador to Washington, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced on Feb. 28.
Darchiev’s departure for his post in Washington is expected soon, the ministry said.
Darchiev, …

Feb 28, 2025

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Klitschko announces dismissals of top Kyiv administration officials over corruption accusations

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced on Feb. 28 that Petro Olenych, the deputy head of the Kyiv City Administration, and several other officials embroiled in a corruption probe would be dismissed.
A day earlier, Ukraine’s National …

Feb 28, 2025

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Ukrainian forces destroy Russian thermobaric munitions depot in Donetsk Oblast, General Staff reports

Ukrainian forces destroyed a thermobaric munitions depot in Russian-occupied territory of Donetsk Oblast overnight on Feb. 28, the General Staff reported in a post on Telegram.
The post was accompanied by a video of the strike near the town of …

Feb 28, 2025

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Western Troops in Ukraine: What Did Macron & Trump Agree On

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Russia reportedly attacking Sumy Oblast border; military hasn't confirmed

Russian infantry units are attempting to storm the Russia-Ukraine border in Sumy Oblast but are failing to achieve a breakthrough, claimed Andrii Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation, on Feb. 28.
The official’s comments …

Feb 28, 2025

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Europe must finally take charge of its security — starting in Ukraine

It ended with a bang, not a whimper. By the close of this year’s Munich Security Conference, the old U.S.-led security order appeared to have changed unrecognizably. Now, as Russia’s full-scale war enters its fourth year and peace talks begin, …

Feb 28, 2025

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Police raid Ukraine's 3 country's largest pharmaceutical plants, media reports

Ukraine’s National Police is conducting searches at three of the country’s major pharmaceutical plants, Ukrainska Pravda reported on Feb. 28, citing its sources.
Earlier, the police announced that it was conducting investigations at four …

Feb 28, 2025

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Europe is sitting on Russia's $198 billion. Giving it all to Ukraine is tricky

Europe has been left scrambling to find ways to boost defense spending and continue the flow of support to Ukraine after U.S. President Donald Trump made clear the continent won’t be able to rely on Washington for its long-term security needs. …

Feb 28, 2025

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Starmer invites Zelensky, other leaders to summit on Ukraine, security on March 2

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer invited over a dozen European leaders, including President Volodymyr Zelensky, to a summit on Ukraine and security on March 2 in London, AFP reported on Feb. 28, citing Starmer’s office.
The news comes as Starmer …

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Europe cannot be vassal of US, Macron says amid Trump's foreign policy shifts

French President Emmanuel Macron called upon Europe to “rediscover taste for risk, ambition, and power” and reject dependence on the U.S., the French news channel BFM TV reported on Feb. 28.
The comments come amid seismic geopolitical …

Feb 28, 2025

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Ireland open to sending peacekeepers to Ukraine, PM says

Ireland is open to sending peacekeepers to Ukraine to monitor a potential ceasefire, Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin told President Volodymyr Zelensky, the Irish Examiner newspaper reported on Feb. 27.
Zelensky’s visit to Ireland came …

Feb 28, 2025

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Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 3, injure 20 over past day

Russian attacks against Ukraine killed three people and injured 20 others over the past day, regional authorities said on Feb. 28.
Ukrainian forces downed 107 out of the 208 drones, including Shahed-type attack drones, launched by Russia overnight, …

Feb 28, 2025

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'Initial steps' identified — US comments on Istanbul talks with Russia about embassy operations

U.S.-Russia talks in Istanbul on Feb. 27 were “constructive” and helped identify “initial steps to stabilize bilateral mission operations,” the U.S. State Department said.
The already second round of high-level talks between …

Feb 28, 2025

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UK ready 'to put boots on the ground, planes in the air' to back Ukraine peace deal, Starmer says

London is ready to send its troops to Ukraine to secure a “good deal” on ending Russia’s full-scale war, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said at a press conference with U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House on Feb. 27.
The …

Feb 28, 2025

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US-Ukraine natural resources deal ready for signing, treasury secretary says

The framework agreement between Washington and Kyiv on Ukraine’s natural resources has been finalized and will be signed by the two countries' heads of state on Feb. 28, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Fox Business.
The …

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General Staff: Russia has lost 874,560 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 874,560 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on Feb. 28.
This number includes 1,060 casualties Russian forces suffered just over …

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Ukrainian activist, soldier Vasyl Ratushnyi killed on front lines

Vasyl Ratushnyi, an activist and drone pilot in Ukraine’s Armed Forces, died while fighting on the front lines on Feb. 27, according to his family.
Ratushnyi was the son of the writer Svitlana Povalyaeva and the brother of the prominent activist …

Feb 28, 2025

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Don't 'give Russia what they want' — Kallas decries taking NATO membership off the table for Ukraine

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas decried ruling out NATO membership for Ukraine in an interview with AFP published on Feb. 27.
To the dismay of Ukraine and its allies in Europe, U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly ruled out NATO membership …

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Trump eyeing Russian minerals after war ends, US official says

The U.S. is open to a minerals deal with Russia, Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy to the Middle East, said in an interview with Fox News on Feb. 27.
Witkoff’s remarks come as President Volodymyr Zelensky prepares to sign …

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Turkish imports of Russian oil drop nearly fourfold after new sanctions

Turkish imports of Russian oil have quietly plummeted since harsher sanctions were imposed earlier this year, the Moscow Times reported on Feb. 27.
The U.S. and U.K. passed sweeping sanctions against Russia’s oil sector on Jan. 10, particularly …

Feb 28, 2025

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'If it doesn't happen quickly, it may not happen at all' — Trump on peace in Ukraine

A peace deal to end Russia’s war against Ukraine will happen “quickly” or not at all, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Feb. 27 during a joint press conference with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
The two leaders met earlier in …

Feb 28, 2025

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EU leaders to discuss special envoy for Ukraine peace talks, Bloomberg reports

European Union leaders will consider appointing a special envoy for potential negotiations to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine during a meeting next week, sources familiar with the discussions told Bloomberg.
The proposal follows growing concerns …

Feb 28, 2025

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Rutte announces NATO allies will provide Ukraine with billions more in aid

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has announced that alliance members are ramping up their defense investments and preparing additional financial support for Ukraine. His remarks came after a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Feb. 27. …

Feb 27, 2025

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Future peacekeeping force may patrol air, sea space, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry says

Ukraine is in talks with Western allies to ensure that any future military contingent monitoring a potential ceasefire also has a role in patrolling air and sea space, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said at a news briefing on Feb. 27. …

Feb 27, 2025

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Is Donald Trump a Russian asset? This US author is 'completely certain' he is

Questions about U.S. President Donald Trump’s possibly shady relationship with Russia and the country’s security services have long swirled, even culminating in a special counsel investigation during his first term in office.
Though that …

Feb 27, 2025

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Trump extends some sanctions against Russia until 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has extended some of the sanctions against Russia until March 6, 2026, according to a decree set to be published in the U.S. Federal Register on Feb. 28.
The decree, which is available on the U.S. Federal Register’s …

Feb 27, 2025

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Trump, Starmer meet as UK urges continued US support for Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House on Feb. 27, as Starmer sought to convince Washington to maintain its role in Ukraine’s security amid ongoing Russian aggression.
Starmer reiterated the …

Feb 27, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Trump says he 'can't believe' he called Zelensky 'dictator'

Key developments on Feb. 27:
Trump says he ‘can’t believe’ he called Zelensky ‘dictator’
First contacts with Trump administration ‘inspire certain hopes,’ Putin says
Russia to lose ‘chance for world …

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US Senator Bernie Sanders: ‘Trump likes what Putin does’

As Ukraine enters the fourth year of Russia’s full-scale invasion, shifting political dynamics in the U.S. threaten to influence the course of the war. U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly misrepresented the war’s origins, excluded …

Feb 27, 2025

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Trump says he 'can't believe' he called Zelensky 'dictator'

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Feb. 27 that he could not believe he had called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a “dictator.”
Trump made the comment at a briefing with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House. …

Feb 27, 2025

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63-year-old Russian film critic put under house arrest in Moscow for ‘fake news’ about war in Ukraine

Independent Russian film critic Ekaterina Barabash was placed under house arrest by a Moscow court for posting “fake news” on her Facebook account about the war in Ukraine, her son Yurii Barabash reported on Facebook on Feb. 26.
Detained by the …

Feb 27, 2025

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Trump considered canceling Zelensky's visit, changed his mind after meeting Macron, TV channel reports

U.S. President Donald Trump considered canceling President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Washington but reversed the decision after speaking with French President Emmanuel Macron, the French TV network BFMTV reported on Feb. 27, citing a French …

Feb 27, 2025

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Can You Get a Peace Deal in Ukraine? – Yes | Trump and Starmer Meet in White House

Feb 27, 2025

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Lawmakers fail to summon ministers for explanation of Ukraine-US minerals deal

Ukrainian lawmakers failed to secure enough votes on Feb. 27 to summon ministers for an explanation of the mineral agreement with the U.S. approved by the Cabinet.
On Feb. 26, Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers approved the decision to sign the …

Feb 27, 2025

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Despite negotiations buzz, Russia’s war is likely to continue, says military analyst Rob Lee

As Ukraine entered its fourth year of Russia’s full-scale war, it was geopolitics, not the war itself, that dominated headlines, as Kyiv’s relationship with new U.S. President Donald Trump nosedived over a proposed minerals deal.
In the meantime …

Feb 27, 2025

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‘First, we need peace:' US-Ukraine minerals deal only one step on long road to investment

As Kyiv and Washington celebrate agreeing to jointly develop Ukraine’s natural resources after weeks of tense negotiations, the deal still has a long way to go before the money starts flowing.
Officials, experts, and those close to the deal say the …

Feb 27, 2025

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Turkey considers sending peacekeepers to Ukraine, Bloomberg reports

Turkey has indicated its openness to deploying troops in Ukraine as part of a potential peacekeeping force, Bloomberg reported on Feb. 27, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed the possibility with …

Feb 27, 2025

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Zelensky meets Irish prime minister ahead of Washington visit

President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin on Feb. 27 at Shannon International Airport in County Clare, Ireland.
Zelensky’s visit to Ireland comes before his planned talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in …

Feb 27, 2025

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First contacts with Trump administration 'inspire certain hopes,' Putin says

Moscow and Washington are ready to re-establish cooperation, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Feb. 27 during a meeting of the Federal Security Service’s (FSB) board, praising the Trump administration for its “pragmatism."
In …

Feb 27, 2025

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France has led talks on Ukraine's minerals since October 2024, French minister says

France and Ukraine have been discussing the use of Ukrainian minerals for the purposes of the French defense industry since October 2024, French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said, as France Info reported on Feb. 27.
The comments come as the U.S. …

Feb 27, 2025

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US 'backstop' necessary for peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, Starmer says ahead of Trump meeting

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Feb. 26 that a U.S. “backstop” for a potential Europeacekeeper contingent in Ukraine would be necessary to ensure a just and lasting peace, Reuters reported.
Starmer is heading to Washington to meet …

Feb 27, 2025

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Zelensky invited to special EU summit on defense, Ukraine next week

President Volodymyr Zelensky has been invited to a special EU summit on March 6 that will be dedicated to “European defense and Ukraine,” European Council President Antonio Costa said in an open letter dated Feb. 26.
The agenda for the …

Feb 27, 2025

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EU in talks on mobilizing 'hundreds of billions' for defense after Trump's foreign policy shift, Bloomberg reports

EU officials are discussing ways to mobilize hundreds of billions of euros for defense spending amid the U.S.’s foreign policy shift away from Europe, Bloomberg reported on Feb. 27, citing undisclosed officials.
U.S. Donald Trump has said he …

Feb 27, 2025

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US, Russia reportedly discuss Arctic cooperation as Trump seeks to pull Moscow from Beijing

American and Russian officials have identified the Arctic as a possible area of economic cooperation, Bloomberg reported on Feb. 26, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
U.S. President Donald Trump said that Washington and Moscow are …

Feb 27, 2025

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Ukraine Reforms Tracker Weekly — Issue 15

Editor’s note: This is issue 15 of Ukrainian lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak’s weekly “Ukraine Reforms Tracker” covering events from Feb. 17–Feb. 23, 2025. The digest highlights steps taken in the Ukrainian parliament related to business, …

Feb 27, 2025

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Ukraine Business Roundup — US, Ukraine agree on minerals deal

The following is the Feb. 25, 2025 edition of our Ukraine Business Roundup weekly newsletter. To get the biggest news in business and tech from Ukraine directly in your inbox, subscribe here.
After weeks of back-and-forth, during which U.S. President …

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Trump admin says it's cutting 90% of USAID foreign aid contracts

The Trump administration said on Feb. 26 that it is terminating over 90% of the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) foreign aid contracts, cutting $60 billion in foreign assistance, the U.S. media reported.
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Trump to announce 25% tariffs on EU 'very soon'

U.S. President Donald Trump plans to impose 25% tariffs on imports from the European Union soon, he said during a cabinet meeting on Feb. 26.
In early February, Trump placed 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods, albeit postponing their …

Feb 27, 2025

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8 killed, 18 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day

Russian attacks across multiple Ukrainian oblasts killed at least eight civilians and injured at least 18 over the past day, regional authorities reported on Feb. 27.
Russia launched 166 Shahed-type attack drones and decoy drones against Ukraine …

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Russia's advance slows down in critical areas after Ukraine regrouped, Syrskyi says

Ukraine has regrouped its troops on the battlefield, slowing down Russian forces' advance in the most “threatening areas,” Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Feb. 27.
Russian troops are actively pushing on the Novopavlivka …

Feb 27, 2025

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Australian philanthropists donate $3.15 million to Ukraine, urge governments to step up support

Minderoo Foundation on Feb. 27 donated 5 million Australian dollars ($3.15 million) to support Ukrainian communities impacted by Russian aggression and affirm Ukraine’s territorial integrity.
The package builds upon 20 million Australian dollars …

Feb 27, 2025

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North Korea deploys additional troops to Russia, South Korean intelligence says

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
North Korea has deployed additional troops to Russia, an official for South Korea’s National Intelligence Agency claimed on Feb. 27.
An official from Seoul’s spy agency …

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Finland to provide Ukraine with $691 in military equipment

Finland announced on Feb. 26 that it would provide 660 million euros ($691 million) in military equipment for Ukraine, supplying the embattled country with domestically-produced equipment.
The announcement did not provide detail as to what kind of …

Feb 27, 2025

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Far-right Romanian presidential candidate detained, charged in election probe

Romanian presidential candidate and right-wing populist Calin Georgescu was detained by police on Feb. 26 and charged by prosecutors for alleged crimes related to the country’s recent elections.
Georgescu, a pro-Russian candidate who has …

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Romania approves shooting down drones that violate its airspace

The Romanian parliament passed a law on Feb. 26 that allows the country to shoot down drones that violate its airspace.
The move comes after multiple incidents in which Russian drones crashed onto Romanian territory during attacks against neighboring …

Feb 27, 2025

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Ukraine not on agenda in next US-Russia talks, State Department says

U.S. and Russian officials will not discuss Russia’s war against Ukraine during their meeting in Istanbul on Feb. 27, a U.S. State Department spokesperson said in an email to Reuters.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced on Feb. 26 …

Feb 27, 2025

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Zelensky confirms upcoming meeting with Trump

President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on Feb. 28 to finalize a critical minerals deal between Ukraine and the United States, the president confirmed in his evening address on Feb. 26.
Previously, Trump announced that …

Feb 26, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Trump says he will meet Zelensky on Feb. 28 in Washington to sign agreement on minerals

Key developments on Feb. 26:
Trump says he will meet Zelensky on Feb. 28 in Washington to sign agreement on minerals
No security guarantees in US minerals deal, to be discussed later, Zelensky says
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Feb 26, 2025

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No sanctions relief for Russia pre-deal and Ukraine 'can forget about' NATO, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Feb. 26 that Ukraine will not be allowed to join NATO as part of a future peace agreement with Russia and ruled out lifting sanctions on Moscow before a deal is reached.
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Feb 26, 2025

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US author explains Donald Trump’s Russia, KGB connections

Craig Unger is an American journalist and writer who has written two books on Donald Trump’s connections to Russia’s security services and the Russian mafia stretching all the way back to the 1980s. Unger says he is “absolutely certain” that the U.S. …

Feb 26, 2025

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No security guarantees in US minerals deal, to be discussed later, Zelensky says

Security guarantees Kyiv is seeking are not specified in a mineral deal agreement with Washington, but will be discussed in future rounds of negotiations with the U.S. and other allies, President Volodymyr Zelensky told journalists on Feb. 26.
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Trump says he will meet Zelensky on Feb. 28 in Washington to sign agreement on minerals

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit Washington on Feb. 28 to sign a minerals agreement between the two countries.
“It’s now confirmed, and we’re going to be signing an …

Feb 26, 2025

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Why does Zelenskyy have three nicknames in Ukrainian?

Editor’s Note: In turbulent times, when the question of preserving Ukrainian statehood is raised again, Ukrainians unite. They face evil with irony and sarcasm. We explore Ukraine from unique angles, introducing you to the phenomena of Ukrainian …

Feb 26, 2025

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Exclusive: The full text of the US-Ukraine mineral deal

The Kyiv Independent has obtained from a source in the Ukrainian government the full text of the mineral deal agreement between the U.S. and Ukraine and is publishing the text in full.
Kyiv and Washington agreed on a deal on Feb. 25. The negotiations …

Feb 26, 2025

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Ukrainian journalist Tatiana Kulyk killed in her home by Russian drone attack in Kyiv Oblast

Journalist Tatiana Kulyk and her husband, surgeon Pavlo Ivanchov, were killed in their home by a Russian drone attack on Bucha district of Kyiv Oblast on Feb. 26, according to Ukrinform and Bogomolets National Medical University.
Russia attacked the …

Feb 26, 2025

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'More than 40 explosions' — HUR confirms Ukrainian drone strike on Russia's Tuapse oil refinery

Ukrainian drones successfully struck the Tuapse oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai region overnight on Feb. 26, a source in Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) told the Kyiv Independent.
“According to intelligence sources, the …

Feb 26, 2025

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US, Russia to meet again tomorrow in Istanbul, Lavrov says

U.S. and Russian officials will meet for a second round of Ukraine peace talks on Feb. 27 to discuss the reopening of embassies, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said.
“Such a meeting will take place tomorrow in Istanbul. I think that …

Feb 26, 2025

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Trump says sanctions against Russia to be lifted 'at some point'

Sanctions against Russia will be lifted “at some point,” President Donald Trump said on Feb. 25 during a press briefing at the White House.
Trump’s comments come as the U.S. and Russia renew contact between officials, including …

Feb 26, 2025

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Hitler wanted to kill me because I'm Jewish. Putin wants to kill me because I'm Ukrainian

Editor’s Note: The following is a translated transcript of the address delivered by Roman Shvartsman, the chairman of the Odesa Association of Jews and a Holocaust survivor, at the Yalta European Strategy (YES) Special Gathering hosted by the Victor …

Feb 26, 2025

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Poland to adapt all civilian airports for dual-military use

All civilian airports in Poland must be modernized and adapted for potential use by the country’s military, Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said on Feb. 25.
In comments reported by Polish Radio, Kosiniak-Kamysz said such …

Feb 26, 2025

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Trump says Russian oligarchs could be eligible for $5 million US 'gold card'

Russian oligarchs could be eligible to apply for the “gold card,” a $5 million path to U.S. residency and citizenship that U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Feb. 25.
Trump unveiled his “gold card,” a scheme to attract …

Feb 26, 2025

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'Military equipment and the right to fight on' — Trump on what US minerals deal gives Ukraine

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
An agreement between Kyiv and Washington regarding Ukraine’s critical minerals and natural resources will grant Ukraine “military equipment and the right to fight …

Feb 26, 2025

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State Department officials want to unfreeze US aid to Ukraine, Politico reports

Officials at the U.S. State Department are requesting exemptions to Washington’s freeze on foreign aid that would free up funds for Ukraine, Politico reported on Feb. 25.
The U.S. imposed a 90-day freeze on nearly all foreign aid projects when …

Feb 26, 2025

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Macron wins no security guarantees from Trump on peacekeepers plan, FT reports

French President Emmanuel Macron did not receive any specific security guarantees from the United States regarding a plan to deploy European peacekeepers to monitor a future ceasefire in Ukraine, the Financial Times (FT) reported on Feb. 25.
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Feb 25, 2025

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Taurus missiles, stronger Europe — what can Ukraine hope for after German elections

The victory of the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) led by Friedrich Merz was met with relief in Ukraine.
The conservative leader has long criticized the supposedly cautious Ukraine strategy of outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz, whose …

Feb 25, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine, US reach agreement on minerals deal

Key developments on Feb. 25:
Ukraine, US reach agreement on minerals deal
Russia’s war objectives ‘not yet achieved,’ Kremlin’s ambassador says
Reclaiming occupied territories possible but ‘not easy’ for Ukraine, …

Feb 25, 2025

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Russia targets Ukraine’s supply lines in Kursk as both cling to gains ahead of peace talks

Russian forces have ramped up attacks on Ukraine’s logistic networks in Kursk Oblast, further hampering the Ukrainian effort to hold on to the Russian territory it controls ahead of potential peace talks, analysts and soldiers on the ground told the …

Feb 25, 2025

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Russia's war objectives 'not yet achieved,' Kremlin's ambassador says

Russia’s stated goals in its war against Ukraine remain unachieved despite ongoing diplomatic efforts to start peace negotiations, Russian Foreign Ministry’s Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik said on Feb. 25, according to the Russian …

Feb 25, 2025

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BREAKING: Kyiv, Washington reach agreement on minerals deal

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Ukraine has reached an agreement with the U.S. on a minerals deal, Olha Stefanishyna, Ukraine’s deputy prime minister and justice minister, told the Financial Times on Feb. 25.
President Volodymyr …

Feb 25, 2025

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Explainer: Did Trump lie about $350 billion aid to Ukraine, and does Kyiv have to repay it?

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that the U.S. spent $350 billion on assistance for Ukraine. He also said he wants it back.
Trump has used the sum to pressure Ukraine into signing a deal that would give the U.S. at least a 50% interest in …

Feb 25, 2025

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What we know about the US, Ukraine minerals deal

The media cycle around a natural resources deal between Washington and Kyiv has been nonstop as the two sides lock horns over an agreement that has escalated from speculative critical minerals to Ukraine’s fruitful oil and gas sector.

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Feb 25, 2025

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Putin proposes U.S.-Russia collaboration on rare Earth metals in occupied Ukrainian territories

Russian president Vladimir Putin convened a meeting focused on the development of the rare earth metals sector in Russia, according to Russian media outlets. At the subsequent press conference, Putin asserted Russia's reserves of rare earth metals …

Feb 25, 2025

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US opposed Ukraine's UN resolution to avoid 'antagonizing' Russia, Rubio says

Washington voted against a UN resolution condemning Russian aggression against Ukraine because it contradicted U.S. efforts to bring both sides to the negotiating table, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Breitbart News on Feb. 24.
“We …

Feb 25, 2025

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UK to increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, Starmer says

The U.K. aims to increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Feb. 25 during a speech in the British Parliament.
Starmer’s statement comes amid growing uncertainty about the security …

Feb 25, 2025

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France could send nuclear-armed jets to Germany, Telegraph reports

France could deploy jet fighters equipped with nuclear weapons to Germany to send a “strong message” to Russia, the Telegraph reported on Feb. 24.
The proposal comes as the U.S. shifts away from Europe and Ukraine, sending clear signals …

Feb 25, 2025

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Ukraine needs $524 billion for recovery, reconstruction after 3 years of Russia's full-scale war

The cost of reconstruction and recovery in Ukraine after three years of Russia’s full-scale invasion will be $524 billion over the next decade, the U.N. reported on Feb. 25, citing data from Ukraine’s government, the World Bank, the …

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In calling Zelensky a ‘dictator without elections,’ Trump misunderstands democracy

After the top diplomats of Moscow and Washington met in Riyadh to discuss “peace” in Ukraine — without Ukraine at the table — the conversation quickly shifted to elections, as if they were the only topic discussed and the sole reason the war …

Feb 25, 2025

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EU seeks strategic resource partnership with Ukraine amid US negotiation strains

In a significant move, the European Union has proposed a deal to Ukraine for access to its "critical" resources, EU Commissioner for Industrial Strategy, Stephan Sejourne, announced on Monday, February 24. Sejourne indicated that "21 out of 30 …

Feb 25, 2025

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In negotiations with Russia, Trump is repeating his ‘complete disaster’ peace deal with Taliban

Donald Trump is elected U.S. president after criticizing a war abroad and calling for its end. He negotiates a deal with an adversary of the United States under heavy sanctions, cutting an ally out of their own country’s peace talks. The disastrous …

Feb 25, 2025

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'I was tired' — Serbia's president apologises for accidentally backing Ukraine's UN resolution

Serbia erroneously voted in favor of a Ukrainian resolution at the U.N. General Assembly calling Russia an aggressor state, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Feb. 24, RTS reported.
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Feb 25, 2025

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Peace in Ukraine must look like Korea, not Vichy

Peace is an attractive, yet elusive, concept. It can mean different things to different people at different times. Ukraine is a case in point. The quest for peace could yield either of two fundamentally different outcomes: a Vichy-style capitulation, …

Feb 25, 2025

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Russia will not be readmitted to G7, German finance minister says, rebuffing Trump

Russia will not be readmitted to the Group of Seven (G7), Germany’s finance minister, Joerg Kukies, told Reuters on Feb. 25, despite U.S. President Donald Trump saying he would “love” to see it happen.
“The condemnation of the …

Feb 25, 2025

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Ukraine passes resolution on elections when there is 'sustainable peace' at 2nd attempt

Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, passed a resolution on Feb. 25 to hold elections after “a comprehensive, just, and sustainable peace is secured” in the country, lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak said.
The decision was supported …

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Second round of Saudi Arabia talks with US not happening today, Russia says

Russia’s foreign ministry has said none of its representatives are scheduled to meet their U.S. counterparts in Saudi Arabia on Feb. 25, Russian state media RIA Novosti reported.
The statement comes after Euronews reported o0n Feb. 22 that U.S. …

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G7 still discussing joint statement on Russia's full-scale invasion due to disagreement with US

The Group of Seven nations (G7) is still discussing a joint statement on the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine due to disagreements with the U.S., Reuters reported on Feb. 25, citing Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie …

Feb 25, 2025

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EU offers Ukraine 'mutually beneficial' minerals deal, despite Trump saying US version close to signing

The EU has offered Ukraine its own deal on the country’s natural resources, describing it as “mutually beneficial” and a “win-win partnership,” AFP reported on Feb. 24.
The European Commissioner for industrial strategy, …

Feb 25, 2025

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US, Ukraine close to signing deal on minerals worth 'hundreds of billions of dollars,' Axios reports

Ukraine and the U.S. are close to signing a deal on rare earths worth “hundreds of billions of dollars,” Axios reported on Feb. 24 after receiving a draft of the document.
Negotiations on a deal to entrench U.S. interests in …

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General Staff: Russia has lost 869,530 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 869,530 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on Feb. 25.
This number includes 1,300 casualties Russian forces suffered just over …

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Reclaiming occupied territories possible but 'not easy' for Ukraine, Trump claims

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Feb. 24 that he believes Ukraine might be able to reclaim some of its territories occupied by Russia, but it would be challenging.
He stated this in response to journalists during a meeting with French President …

Feb 25, 2025

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2 killed, 6 injured in Russian attacks on Sumy Oblast

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Two people were killed, and six have been injured in Russian aerial attacks on Sumy Oblast on Feb. 24.
At least 169 explosions were recorded in Sumy Oblast by local authorities.
The …

Feb 25, 2025

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'Peace must not mean a surrender of Ukraine,' Macron says following Trump visit

French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed his commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty on the third anniversary of Russia’s war against Ukraine in a joint press conference with U.S. President Donald Trump on Feb. 24.
“I’m going to …

Feb 25, 2025

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Ukraine, Russia reach a deal to evacuate Kursk Oblast residents, Russian official claims

Ukraine and Russia have agreed to evacuate residents of Kursk Oblast through Belarus to other regions of the country, a Russian official claimed on Feb. 24.
“There are people who are already in Sumy (Oblast) today. And there is an agreement with …

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Trump refuses to label Putin a dictator

U.S. President Donald Trump chose not to label Russian President Vladimir Putin a dictator, responding to journalists on the sidelines of a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron on Feb. 24.
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Feb 24, 2025

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'Nobody can demand anything from Russia' — Putin talks about renewed US-Russia contacts, rare earth metals

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with officials on Feb. 24 to discuss rare earth metals production, calling it a strategic reserve crucial for Russia’s economic growth and global competitiveness.
He emphasized the importance of the newly …

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Fact Check: Secretary Of Defense Says US Is NOT Shutting Naval Base In Alexandroupoli, Greece, Trump Says Report Of Closure 'Not A Correct Story'

Is the United States shutting down a Naval base in Alexandroupoli, Greece, as reported in February 2025? No, that's not true: A defense official told Lead Stories there is no "US base in Alexandroupolis." Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth denied the …

Feb 24, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: War in Ukraine could end 'within weeks,' Putin open to peacekeepers, Trump claims

Key developments on Feb. 24:
War in Ukraine could end ‘within weeks,’ Putin open to peacekeepers, Trump claims
UN adopts Ukraine’s resolution condemning Russia’s invasion — US, Russia, Belarus vote against
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Despite growing Russian, US pressure, world rallies in support of Ukraine

Three years into Russia’s all-out war, Ukraine is under increasing pressure from Russia on the battlefield and the U.S. in high cabinets.
Russian troops have been gaining ground around Pokrovsk in Ukraine’s Donetsk Oblast, while U.S. President Donald …

Feb 24, 2025

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Zelensky hails 'positive' discussion with Trump amid G7 summit, highlights importance of continued U.S. support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a "positive" conversation with former U.S. President Donald Trump amid the crucial G7 summit. This conversation reinforces Ukraine's aspiration for continued support from the United States alongside …

Feb 24, 2025

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War in Ukraine could end 'within weeks,' Putin open to peacekeepers, Trump claims

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Feb. 24 that Russia’s war against Ukraine could end “within weeks” and claimed Russian President Vladimir Putin would allow European peacekeepers to be stationed in Ukraine as part of a potential …

Feb 24, 2025

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Trump says Ukraine minerals deal to 'be signed very soon,' plans meeting Zelensky

U.S. President Donald Trump said in a Feb. 24 Truth Social post that he hopes the minerals deal with Ukraine “will be signed very soon."
Trump reiterated his push for a deal between the U.S. and Ukraine, arguing that it would help …

Feb 24, 2025

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UN adopts Ukraine's resolution condemning Russia's invasion — US, Russia, Belarus vote against

The UN General Assembly approved a Ukrainian resolution on Feb. 24 condemning Russia’s full-scale invasion, with 93 countries voting in favor and 18 against.
The U.S., Israel, Hungary, Russia, and Belarus have voted against the resolution.
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From Cult to Coup: The Authoritarian Spiral and the Militarization of Trump’s Movement

This historical perspective from Professor Heather Cox Richardson provides crucial context for understanding the ongoing transformation of the United States under Trump’s second presidency.

The purge of military leadership, the dismantling of …

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Trump’s Ukraine rare earths deal: 'The art of the steal'

Among the bombshells coming out of the Trump administration in its first month in office is the president’s demand that Ukraine pledge $500 billion worth of mineral resources to the United States in return for American support. U.S. President Donald …

Feb 24, 2025

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U.S. and Ukraine clash over competing resolutions on Russia-Ukraine war at U.N. General Assembly

The United States has urged the United Nations General Assembly to support an American resolution marking the third anniversary of Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, with a crucial vote scheduled for Monday, February 24. As part of its diplomatic …

Feb 24, 2025

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Zelensky, Trump have 'good' conversation during G7 meeting

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump during the G7 meeting held online on Feb. 24.
“As for Donald Trump… We have just had a conversation. …

Feb 24, 2025

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Photos we took that illustrate three years of war

Editor’s Note: Three years of pain, loss, struggle and resilience.
We have told this story day after day, but today we want to do more: talk with you.
We are opening a chat for our readers to reminisce together, to share what keeps us going, and to …

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When your 'ass is burning, you start to move faster' — Lithuanian minister urges Europe to step up defense

Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovile Sakaliene urged European countries on Feb. 24 to “move faster” in strengthening their security in the light of recent geopolitical shifts.
Speaking in the context of Russian aggression in Ukraine and …

Feb 24, 2025

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US reportedly urges UN to back its Ukraine resolution not naming Russia as aggressor

The U.S. sent a letter to U.N. member states asking them to vote for the American version of a resolution marking the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine that does not name Moscow as the aggressor, Suspilne reported on …

Feb 24, 2025

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Moscow open to ceasefire only when talks yield results that 'suit Russia,' Lavrov says

Russia will agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine only once negotiations provide a “sustainable result” that “suits” the Russian leadership, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Feb. 24, Russian state-controlled news agency RIA …

Feb 24, 2025

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Boris Johnson backs Trump's deal on Ukraine's natural resources

Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson voiced support for the U.S.-proposed deal on Ukraine’s natural resources during an event in Kyiv on Feb. 24.
“The deal should be signed,” Johnson said, speaking at the YES conference event …

Feb 24, 2025

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Starmer announces UK's largest package of sanctions against Russia, confirms readiness to deploy peacekeepers in Ukraine

The U.K. is imposing its largest-ever package of sanctions against Moscow, targeting its “shadow fleet” of tankers and foreign-based companies providing military parts to Russia, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Feb. 24. …

Feb 24, 2025

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Ukraine-US talks on natural resources deal in 'final stages,' Deputy PM says

The U.S.-Ukraine talks on the use of Ukrainian natural resources are in their “final stages” as “nearly all key details (have been) finalized, " Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration and Justice …

Feb 24, 2025

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Zelensky sent Trump list of all 'ceasefires' violated by Russia

Editor’s note: The story is being updated.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had provided U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration with a list of all ceasefires violated by Russia.
“Peace cannot be concluded in an hour, a day, …

Feb 24, 2025

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Australia, New Zealand impose new sanctions against Russia

The Australian and New Zealand governments announced new sanctions against Russia on Feb. 24 in a show of solidarity with Ukraine on the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion.
The new measures, imposed mere days after the EU’s 16th …

Feb 24, 2025

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Switzerland would consider sending 200 troops for potential peacekeeping role if requested, Swiss army chief says

Switzerland could contribute around 200 troops to a prospective peacekeeping mission in Ukraine if such a request were received and if the government agreed, Swiss armed forces chief Thomas Suessli said on Feb. 23.
“We could probably field …

Feb 24, 2025

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UK to ban entry for Russian elites as Starmer heads to Washington for Ukraine talks

The U.K. will impose a travel ban on individuals who have significant ties to the Russian state or have built their wealth through Kremlin connections. The U.K.’s new sanctions come amid broader Western efforts to tighten pressure on Moscow as the …

Feb 24, 2025

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Trudeau presses Trump on Ukraine peace deal ahead of Kyiv summit

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urged U.S. President Donald Trump to ensure any peace agreement for Ukraine includes security guarantees and prevents further Russian aggression.
During a Feb. 22 phone call, Trudeau emphasized that any deal …

Feb 24, 2025

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CDU wins German election, Friedrich Merz raises NATO concerns

Germany’s center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is set to return to power, with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) emerging as the second-largest party, according to exit polls.
The snap election was driven by concerns over …

Feb 24, 2025

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Thousands rally across Europe, Canada ahead of 3rd anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion

Thousands of people rallied in support of Ukraine on Feb. 23 ahead of the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion which began on Feb. 24, 2022.
Rallies were held across Europe on Sunday, with thousands of demonstrators lining the streets of …

Feb 23, 2025

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US envoy suggests Ukraine-Russia peace deal is close

The United States is reportedly nearing a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia, according to Steve Witkoff, the U.S. envoy to the Middle East. He said that any potential deal would require both territorial and economic concessions from both …

Feb 23, 2025

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Ukraine’s Mineral Deal – What’s at Stake for Zelenskyy and Trump? | Weekly Wrap-up

Feb 23, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Zelensky willing to step down in exchange for peace; Russia launches largest drone attack since start of full-scale invasion

Key developments on Feb. 22-23:
Zelensky willing to step down in exchange for peace
Russia launches largest drone attack since start of full-scale invasion
US mineral deal offers no security guarantees for Ukraine, NYT reports
Zelensky won’t sign …

Feb 23, 2025

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'Do international observers want to be placed in Pokrovsk?' — Zelensky criticizes calls for elections following Trump's comments

President Volodymyr Zelensky lambasted ongoing calls to hold elections in Ukraine during a press conference on Feb. 23 amid an unstable security situation across the country.
“If we held elections right now, it’s understandable that for …

Feb 23, 2025

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Kyiv: EU's continued support for Ukraine - €134 billion in aid and humanitarian initiatives for 2024

Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the European Union, along with its member states, has supplied Ukraine with over €134 billion in economic, humanitarian, and military aid, according to the press office of Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister …

Feb 23, 2025

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Russia denies Trump's announcement of second U.S.-Russia meeting in Riyadh

Moscow has unexpectedly contradicted U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a second round of negotiations with Russia about ending the war against Ukraine, slated for February 25 in Riyadh. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov …

Feb 23, 2025

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Hungary playing role in spreading disinformation about rationale for Russia's invasion to Trump's team, Zelensky says

President Volodymyr Zelensky said during a press conference on Feb. 23 that it was “dangerous” that members of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s team are spreading disinformation about the rationale for the start of the war to …

Feb 23, 2025

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Zelensky rejects Trump’s claim of U.S. assistance as debt

Speaking at the press conference "Ukraine: Year 2025", Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he does not acknowledge the U.S. assistance as debt, contrary to U.S. President Donald Trump's claims. According to Zelensky, an agreement was …

Feb 23, 2025

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Ukraine needs the US to win, says Polish PM

Polish President Andrezj Duda said Ukraine cannot win the war without U.S. support in a press briefing following a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, Polish media RMF 24 reported on Feb. 23.

Duda and Trump met at the Conservative Political …

Feb 23, 2025

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Zelensky won't sign natural resource deal that 'will be paid by 10 generations of Ukrainians'

President Volodymyr Zelensky pushed back at the U.S.’ demand for a $500 billion fund to be financed with Ukrainian natural resource revenue, saying that the U.S.’s aid grants are not debts, during the Ukraine: Year 2025 forum in Kyiv on Feb. 23. …

Feb 23, 2025

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Defense Minister: Ukraine has alternatives to Starlink system

Ukraine has alternatives for the Starlink internet system widely used by front-line units and is making decisions about the use of the technology, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said at the Ukraine: Year 2025 forum in Kyiv on Feb. 23.

Tensions have …

Feb 23, 2025

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Zelensky willing to step down in exchange for peace

President Volodymyr Zelensky is ready to step down as president if it means “peace for Ukraine,” he said during the Ukraine: Year 2025 forum in Kyiv on Feb. 23.

Talks about elections in Ukraine have amplified in recent months despite martial law …

Feb 23, 2025

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What I Want from Donald Trump? – Zelenskyy's Press Conference

Feb 23, 2025

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Russian troops struggle as Ukrainian Forces blocks main offensive on Pokrovsk

According to Forbes, Russian forces, cornered and facing significant setbacks near Pokrovsk, are shifting their focus to alternative targets. The Russian command is now concentrating its efforts not on Pokrovsk, but on neighboring fronts in …

Feb 23, 2025

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Economy Minister: Occupied Ukrainian territories have over $350 billion in natural resources

Ukraine has $350 billion worth of natural resources in the Russian-occupied territories, First Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said at the ‘Ukraine. Year 2025’ forum in Kyiv on Feb. 23.

The minister’s comment comes …

Feb 23, 2025

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'Suck up to Trump' Diplomacy

Editor’s note:
I’ve been covering this conflict, at a full sprint, for three years now. As this last week has shown, in-depth coverage of Ukraine is more necessary than ever.
Help us continue our human interest reporting based in Kyiv — it’s among …

Feb 23, 2025

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Foreign Minister: Ukraine plans to end war this year

Ukraine plans to end the war this year with a just peace, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said at the Ukraine: Year 2025 conference in Kyiv on Feb. 23.

Sybiha noted that this is the goal of President Volodymyr Zelensky and told partners that …

Feb 23, 2025

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Russia launches largest drone attack since start of full-scale invasion

Russia launched its largest single drone attack overnight since the start of the full-scale invasion with 267 drones entering Ukrainian airspace, Air Force spokesperson Yuriy Ihnat said on Feb. 23.

Explosions were heard across the country, including …

Feb 23, 2025

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Starmer urges Trump to put Ukraine at center of peace negotiations

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will tell U.S. President Donald Trump that Ukraine must be “at the heart” of any peace negotiations, the Prime Minister’s Office reported on Feb. 22.

In the leadup to the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale …

Feb 23, 2025

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Trump team could strike a deal to end war 'this week,' White House says

U.S. President Donald Trump is “very confident” that he will reach a deal to end Russia’s war against Ukraine, possibly as early as “this week,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Feb. 22. …

Feb 23, 2025

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Trump-Putin meeting preparations already underway, Russia claims

Arrangements for an in-person meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are already underway, Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov claimed on Feb. 22.
Trump previously said he would …

Feb 23, 2025

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'We're going to get our money back' — Trump on US-Ukraine resources deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Feb. 22 that the United States would “get our money back” after Ukraine agrees to a deal giving Washington access to half its revenues from critical natural resources.
“We’re going to get …

Feb 23, 2025

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Russia exceed mobilization goals in occupied Ukrainian territories last year, official says

Russia fulfilled its goal of mobilizing thousands of men in Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine last year, Bohdan Okhrimenko, head of the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War, told the news outlet Ukrinform in an …

Feb 23, 2025

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US mineral deal offers no security guarantees for Ukraine, NYT reports

The current U.S. proposal regarding Ukraine’s critical minerals seeks 50% of revenues from Ukraine’s natural resources while offering no security guarantees in return, according to a draft of the agreement seen by the New York Times …

Feb 23, 2025

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Ukraine expects further F-16 deliveries from the Netherlands, Zelensky says

President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that Ukraine anticipates continued deliveries of F-16 fighter jets from the Netherlands, emphasizing their importance in securing the country’s airspace.
Following his meeting with Dutch Prime Minister Dick …

Feb 22, 2025

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Trump’s Month of Action: Ukraine, Middle East, Trade Wars, and Global Strategy

Feb 22, 2025

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Musk denies US threat to cut Starlink over Ukraine minerals deal

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has denied reports that the United States threatened to shut off Starlink in Ukraine unless Kyiv agreed to a minerals deal.
Responding to a report by Reuters, Musk called the claim “false” and accused …

Feb 22, 2025

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U.S. attempts to block Ukrainian UN resolution condemning Russia, proposes controversial alternative

The United States is reportedly attempting to thwart a Ukrainian-led UN resolution condemning Russia for its aggressive war, marking the third anniversary of Moscow's full-scale invasion of its neighbor. This development was reported on February 22 …

Feb 22, 2025

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EU considers confiscating part of Russia’s frozen $280 billion, Bloomberg reports

The European Union is intensifying discussions on how to seize Russia’s frozen central bank assets to provide financial and military aid to Ukraine, as concerns grow that the United States may scale back its support.
EU officials are considering …

Feb 22, 2025

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Russia and the U.S. set to meet again in two weeks

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced an upcoming meeting between Russia and the United States within the next two weeks.

In an interview with RIA Novosti, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said that the meeting will be …

Feb 22, 2025

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As Trump and Moscow align their vision, battle to stabilize Donetsk front rests on a knife edge

Editor’s note: In accordance with the security protocols of the Ukrainian military, soldiers featured in this story are identified by first names and callsigns only.
DONETSK OBLAST – Scanning an array of nine video feeds from a command point in an …

Feb 22, 2025

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Trump announces next round of Ukraine peace talks in Riyadh on Feb. 25

U.S. President Donald Trump said a new phase of ceasefire negotiations between American and Russian delegations regarding the war in Ukraine would take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Feb. 25.
This meeting follows the first round of discussions …

Feb 22, 2025

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Ukraine’s work on finalizing minerals deal to start on Feb. 24, parliament speaker says

Ukraine will start working to conclude an agreement with the U.S. for its natural resources on Feb. 24, Ruslan Stefanchuk, speaker of Ukraine’s parliament, told Japanese media outlet NHK.
The U.S. is reportedly looking to obtain an interest in …

Feb 22, 2025

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NATO to reportedly extend jet fuel pipeline to Czechia, Poland in case of war with Russia

NATO plans to construct a pipeline network connecting Germany with Poland and the Czech Republic to secure a swift jet fuel supply for fighter jets in case of a war with Russia, Reuters reported on Feb. 22, citing Der Speigel.
According to an …

Feb 22, 2025

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Stalled negotiations: U.S.-Ukraine rare Earth minerals deal faces delays amid controversial terms

Ukrainian MP Oleksiy Goncharenko, from the European Solidarity party, cited his sources, mentioning that the agreement would involve Ukraine's Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha and the U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Goncharenko shared …

Feb 22, 2025

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Could tomorrow's vote see the 'Orbanization' of Germany?

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Feb 22, 2025

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Fico says Zelensky 'needs this war,' justifies Russia's full-scale invasion

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has justified the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine, saying that Russia had “serious security reasons” for it.
“No one is disputing that Russia’s use of military force in Ukraine was a …

Feb 22, 2025

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'The US wants lasting peace' — Polish FM meets State Secretary Rubio

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski met U.S. State Secretary Marco Rubio during his trip to the U.S. on Feb. 21, saying it was a “powerful conversation between close allies."
Sikorski said their meeting was “substantial and …

Feb 22, 2025

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Zelensky, Scholz discuss 'ways to achieve just peace' in Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz discussed “ways to achieve just peace in Ukraine” during a phone call on Feb. 21.
According to a statement from Steffen Hebestreit, the German Federal Government spokesman, …

Feb 22, 2025

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'Europe did more than the U.S.' — EU defense commissioner pushes back against Trump accusations

Editor’s note: The interview has been edited for clarity and brevity.
Donald Trump’s return to the White House has forced Kyiv and other European capitals to ask themselves a sobering question: What will happen to Western support for …

Feb 22, 2025

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General Staff: Russia has lost 866,000 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 866,000 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on Feb. 21.
This number includes 1,140 casualties Russian forces suffered just over …

Feb 22, 2025

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US threatens to shut off Starlink if Ukraine won't sign minerals deal, sources tell Reuters

The United States has threatened to cut off Ukraine’s access to Starlink satellite internet terminals if Kyiv does not reach a deal with the U.S. regarding critical mineral resources, Reuters reported on Feb. 21, citing three sources familiar …

Feb 22, 2025

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US proposes rival UN statement on Ukraine war, clashing with Kyiv, Europe, Reuters reports

The United States has prepared its own draft of a United Nations resolution marking the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, rivaling Kyiv and European countries' joint statement, Reuters reported on Feb. 21.
The move …

Feb 22, 2025

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EU preparing military aid package for Kyiv worth $20.9 billion, Bloomberg reports

The European Union is preparing a military aid package for Ukraine worth approximately 20 billion euros ($20.9 billion), Bloomberg reported on Feb. 21, citing a source familiar with the matter.
The latest package aims to bolster Ukraine’s …

Feb 22, 2025

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Trump admits Russia attacked Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump admitted on Feb. 21 that Russia launched the full-scale war by attacking Ukraine.
Earlier in the week, Trump blamed Ukraine for starting the war, saying Kyiv “should have never started it” and instead should …

Feb 22, 2025

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US 'pretty close' to minerals deal with Ukraine, Trump claims

The United States is “pretty close” to signing a rare earth minerals agreement with Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Feb. 21.
Trump’s remarks come after reports that the U.S. sent Ukraine a revised version of the deal …

Feb 22, 2025

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Austria offers to host Ukraine peace negotiations, ambassador says

Austria is open to hosting Ukraine peace talks, Austrian Ambassador to Ukraine Arad Benko said in an interview with RBC-Ukraine on Feb. 21.
With U.S.-led peace talks to stop Russia’s war against Ukraine looming, various countries have put …

Feb 22, 2025

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One person killed in drone attack on Kyiv Oblast, warehouse on fire

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
A 60-year-old man was killed at a railway crossing in Kyiv Oblast, amid a Russian drone attack on the region, the Kyiv Oblast Military Administration reported.
The deceased man, an …

Feb 22, 2025

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Bulgarian parliament votes against deploying troops to Ukraine

The Bulgarian parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of a non-binding declaration on Feb. 21 that would seek to halt any deployment of military forces to Ukraine.
European leaders have increased discussions of sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine …

Feb 22, 2025

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Ukrainian, US officials negotiated throughout the night amid minerals deal dispute, Axios reports

Ukrainian and U.S. officials were at the table overnight and into the morning discussing an “improved” bilateral rare earth mineral deal on Feb. 21, Axios reported.
The U.S. is looking to obtain 50% of Ukraine’s rare earth minerals, …

Feb 22, 2025

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91% of Ukrainians oppose peace talks without Ukraine's participation, poll finds

A total of 91% of Ukrainians surveyed oppose peace negotiations between the U.S. and Russia without Ukraine’s participation, a poll released on Feb. 21 by Ukrainian polling firm Rating suggests.
The poll, commissioned between Feb. 20 - 21, comes …

Feb 21, 2025

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Trump's Ukraine remarks 'shocking,' echo Russian narratives, German opposition leader says

German opposition leader Friedrich Merz has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s statements about Ukraine, calling them “shocking” and aligned with Russian narratives, the German TV news program Tagesschau reported on Feb. 21. …

Feb 21, 2025

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How Trump could help Russia achieve the original aim of its full-scale invasion

U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that Ukraine’s president is an illegitimate “dictator” aligns with Kremlin war objectives and puts Volodymyr Zelensky in an almost impossible situation, experts and analysts have told the …

Feb 21, 2025

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Canada opposes Russia's return to G7, vows to 'stand its ground,' ambassador says

Canada, which currently chairs the Group of Seven (G7), opposes Russia’s return to the format, Canadian Ambassador to Ukraine Natalka Cmoc said on Feb. 21.
"Canada is not ready for a change in the membership of the G7 and is standing its …

Feb 21, 2025

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Shift in Trump's Demands from Ukraine: rare earth metals no longer in focus

In an ongoing diplomatic saga, the US is reportedly setting its sights on Ukraine's infrastructure and energy assets, superseding previous mineral interests.

Tensions persist as negotiations between Ukraine and the US gear up over a mineral agreement …

Feb 21, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Russia wants to declare 'victory' over Ukraine on Feb. 24, Ukrainian intel claims

Key developments on Feb. 21:
Russia wants to declare ‘victory’ over Ukraine on Feb. 24, Ukrainian intel claims
Zelensky is not ‘important’ to negotiations on ending war, Trump says
‘No appetite’ for new Ukraine aid …

Feb 21, 2025

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Ukraine warns of Russian propaganda push as Kremlin plans to declare 'victory' over Ukraine and NATO

Russian propagandists have been instructed by the Kremlin to advance narratives about Russia's victory in the war against Ukraine by the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion—February 24, 2025, reports the Main Directorate of Intelligence of …

Feb 21, 2025

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Putin orders ministers to prepare for Western companies' return to Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed his Cabinet of Ministers on Feb. 21 to prepare for the return of Western companies, saying Russian firms should have “certain advantages” over those re-entering the market.
“We can adjust …

Feb 21, 2025

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Zelensky is not 'important' to negotiations on ending war, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Feb. 21 President Volodymyr Zelensky is not essential to negotiations to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.
“I don’t think he’s very important to be at meetings, to be honest with you,” …

Feb 21, 2025

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Zelensky to sign US minerals deal soon, Waltz says

U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz said on Feb. 21 that President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to sign a minerals deal with the U.S. “in the very short term,” the Guardian reported.
“President Zelensky is going to sign that …

Feb 21, 2025

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After 3 years of war in Ukraine, sometimes I think: Stop the planet, I want to get off

I bet you woke up this morning, read the world news, and couldn’t believe it — how is this really happening? Has the world truly plunged into total chaos and madness? You just want to wake up from this nightmare, but instead, it keeps insisting on …

Feb 21, 2025

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Rubio: potential Trump-Putin meeting contingent on progress in Ukraine peace talks

In an interview with American journalist Catherine Herridge on X, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that a potential meeting between U.S. and Russian Presidents, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, largely hinges on achieving progress in …

Feb 21, 2025

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Trump Administration revises rare earth minerals deal with Ukraine amid diplomatic tensions

In a recent development, the Trump administration has presented Ukraine with a revised draft agreement concerning rare earth minerals. The move comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky infuriated former U.S. President Donald Trump by …

Feb 21, 2025

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Zelensky's approval ratings surge amidst disputed claims by Trump, new poll shows

A recent poll conducted by the Onukh IBIF project has found that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's approval ratings among Ukrainians have increased by 7% between May 2024 and November-January 2025.

According to the survey results released by …

Feb 21, 2025

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Most Danes back sending peacekeepers to Ukraine, poll shows

Around 53% of Danes are in favor of sending peacekeepers to Ukraine after Russia’s full-scale war ends, according to a poll published by Ritzau news agency on Feb. 21, Bloomberg reported.
The news comes amid growing Western deliberations over …

Feb 21, 2025

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Trump's envoy Kellogg praises Zelensky as 'courageous leader' after talks

U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, lauded on Feb. 21 “positive discussions” he held with President Volodymyr Zelensky a day earlier.
“A long and intense day with the senior leadership of …

Feb 21, 2025

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5.2 million Ukrainian refugees remain abroad, less than half plan to return, poll says

The share of Ukrainian refugees planning to return home has fallen to 43% by the end of 2024, compared to 74% in December 2022, according to a study by Ukrainian think tank the Center for Economic Strategy (CES) published on Feb. 21.
Around 5.2 …

Feb 21, 2025

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EU seeks more US gas to replace Russian supplies

The European Union will seek to increase gas purchases from the U.S. and other countries to replace Russian supplies, EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen said in a joint media interview, Reuters reported on Feb. 21.
Europe began to wean itself off …

Feb 21, 2025

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Over 130 Ukrainian NGOs say elections 'impossible' during war

Over 130 Ukrainian civil society organizations said that Russia’s war of aggression makes it impossible for Ukraine to hold presidential and parliamentary elections while martial law is in effect in a joint statement published on Feb. 20. …

Feb 21, 2025

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Kremlin denies demanding NATO eastern rollback in talks with US

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov claimed on Feb. 21 that Russia did not ask the U.S. to withdraw troops from NATO’s eastern flank during talks in Saudi Arabia.
The spokesperson said this in reaction to an article by the Financial Times …

Feb 21, 2025

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63% of Ukrainians approve Zelensky as president, poll shows

Around 63% of Ukrainians approve of Volodymyr Zelensky’s actions as a president, according to a survey carried out by the Identity and Borders in Flux: The case of Ukraine (IBIF) project in partnership with the Kyiv International Institute of …

Feb 21, 2025

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Sweden suspects sabotage after new undersea cable damage

The Swedish authorities have launched a sabotage investigation after an undersea telecoms cable was damaged in the Baltic Sea, the Swedish newspaper Goteborgs-Posten reported on Feb. 21.
The news comes following a string of cases of damaged undersea …

Feb 21, 2025

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Ukrainian edtech company Headway joins global entrepreneur network Endeavor

Educational technology company Headway has become the first Ukraine-born business selected to join Endeavor, a global network of entrepreneurs, the company announced in a press release on Feb. 21.
The selection marks a milestone for Ukraine’s …

Feb 21, 2025

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Russia wants to declare 'victory' over Ukraine on Feb. 24, Ukrainian intel claims

Russia is instructing its propagandists to declare “victory” in the war “against Ukraine and NATO” on Feb. 24, the third anniversary of its full-scale invasion, Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR) claimed on Feb. 21.
After …

Feb 21, 2025

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Azerbaijan suspends local BBC News office

Baku has ordered the suspension of the BBC News Azerbaijani office, allowing only one journalist to remain active in the country, the BBC said on Feb. 20.
The British broadcaster confirmed that it had taken the “reluctant decision” to …

Feb 21, 2025

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UK, Norway discuss Arctic defense pact over Russian threat

The U.K. and Norway on Feb. 20 launched discussions on a major defense pact to deter possible Russian aggression in the Arctic region.
The agreement, designed to bolster British and Norwegian armed forces while deepening industrial cooperation, comes …

Feb 21, 2025

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Trump-Putin meeting depends on progress on ending war, Rubio says

A possible meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will largely depend on whether “we can make any progress” on ending the war in Ukraine, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in an …

Feb 21, 2025

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Ukraine launching faster drone supply model for military

Ukraine’s Defense Procurement Agency is launching a new supply model for delivering drones to the front line within weeks rather than months, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced on Feb. 20.
Kyiv has ramped up domestic drone production over …

Feb 21, 2025

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12 killed, 6 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day

Russian attacks across Ukrainian oblasts killed at least 12 civilians and injured at least six over the past day, regional authorities reported on Feb. 21.
Russia launched 160 Shahed-type attack drones and decoy drones against Ukraine overnight, the …

Feb 21, 2025

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'No appetite' for new Ukraine aid bill, US House speaker says

There is no appetite for another assistance bill for Ukraine, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said in an interview with Newsmax on Feb. 20 amid growing tensions between Washington and Kyiv.
U.S. President Donald Trump has pushed to mediate a peace …

Feb 21, 2025

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General Staff: Russia has lost 864,860 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 864,860 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on Feb. 21.
This number includes 1,280 casualties Russian forces suffered just over …

Feb 21, 2025

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Europe needs 'massive defense plan,' US 'can't be weak' with Putin, Macron says

Europe needs a “massive defense plan” to face the growing threat from Russia, French President Emmanuel Macron said in a wide-ranging social media live feed on Feb. 20.
Macron’s remarks come ahead of his planned visit to Washington, …

Feb 21, 2025

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China backs US-Russia 'consensus' on Ukraine war

China supports the “recent consensus” reached by U.S. and Russian officials regarding the war in Ukraine, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement published Feb. 21.
The statement came days after a U.S. delegation sat down with …

Feb 21, 2025

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Tusk proposes 3-point plan to strengthen Ukraine, European security

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Feb. 20 proposed a three-point plan to strengthen Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s full-scale invasion and enhance European security.
Tusk currently represents the rotating presidency of the EU Council. …

Feb 21, 2025

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US, Russian participants held unofficial talks on Ukraine in Switzerland, Reuters reports

Unofficial U.S. and Russian representatives have been quietly meeting in Switzerland in recent months for informal discussions regarding Ukraine, Reuters reported on Feb. 21.
The disclosure comes shortly after Russia and the U.S. held preliminary …

Feb 21, 2025

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Meeting with Kellogg 'restores hope,' Zelensky says

U.S. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg’s visit to Kyiv “restores hope,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said following their meeting on Feb. 20.
Kellogg, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, spoke to …

Feb 21, 2025

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UK’s Lammy sees no Russian willingness for peace at G20 meeting

U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy said that the Kremlin shows no interest in pursuing peace in Ukraine, following a speech by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at a closed-door session of the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Johannesburg on …

Feb 21, 2025

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US objects to 'Russian aggression' language in G7 statement, straining unity on Ukraine, FT reports

The United States is opposing the use of the term “Russian aggression” in a planned G7 statement marking the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, creating tensions among allied nations, an official familiar …

Feb 21, 2025

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Trump administration presents 'improved' minerals draft to Ukraine after Zelensky's rejection, Axios reports

The U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has presented Ukraine with an “improved” draft of a minerals agreement after President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected the initial proposal, Axios reported on Feb. 20, citing sources …

Feb 20, 2025

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Exploitation or opportunity? Ukrainian business sees potential in Trump resource deal — if done right

Within weeks of U.S. President Donald Trump saying he wanted to do a deal with Kyiv on its “rare earths and other things,” it became clear the U.S. wasn’t just interested in Ukraine’s critical minerals and rare earth elements.
U.S. Treasury Secretary …

Feb 20, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Zelensky-Kellogg meeting ends with no joint statements at US request, spokesperson says

Key developments on Feb. 20:
Zelensky-Kellogg meeting ends with no joint statements at US request, spokesperson says
Starmer to pitch plan on 30,000 European peacekeepers in Ukraine to Trump, Telegraph reports
US refuses to co-sponsor UN resolution …

Feb 20, 2025

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Moscow demanded NATO withdrawal from eastern Europe during US-Russia talks, FT reports

During U.S.-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia, Moscow allegedly demanded that the U.S. withdraw NATO forces from eastern Europe as a condition for “normalizing relations,” the Financial Times (FT) reported on Feb. 20, citing two officials in …

Feb 20, 2025

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‘We cannot survive’ without foreign weapons, say Ukrainian soldiers fearing looming Trump cuts

A looming dropoff in U.S. weapons deliveries is threatening to strain Ukraine’s budding domestic arms production to the breaking point.
As U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration prepares negotiations with their Russian counterparts, Ukrainians …

Feb 20, 2025

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How Ukraine should deal with Trump, according to Ukrainians

Despite a long history of controversial and bombastic statements, U.S. President Donald Trump still managed to stun those watching this week by calling President Volodymyr Zelesnky a “dictator” and blaming Ukraine for Russia’s …

Feb 20, 2025

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Le Monde: without U.S. military aid, Ukraine could withstand Russia for no more than 6 months

The recent statement by former U.S. President Donald Trump labeling Volodymyr Zelensky as a "dictator without elections" has fueled concerns among Ukrainians that U.S. military aid could soon be questioned by a new administration, according to a …

Feb 20, 2025

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Zelensky-Kellogg meeting ends with no joint statements at US request, spokesperson says

President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Keith Kellogg, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine, in Kyiv on Feb. 20.
“We discussed in detail the situation on the battlefield and how to return all our POWs (prisoners of war), …

Feb 20, 2025

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Fact Check: Donald Trump DID Say Ukraine Started War

Did U.S. President Donald Trump say that Ukraine started the war with Russia? Yes, that's true: On February 18, 2025, speaking from his Mar-a-Lago residence, he said that Ukraine should have never started the war. That followed talks between the U.S. …

Feb 20, 2025

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Ukraine needs to 'tone it down,' sign US minerals deal, Waltz says

U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz on Feb. 20 urged Kyiv to “tone down” its stance and sign a minerals deal that President Volodymyr Zelensky refused to make.
“They need to tone it down and take a hard look and sign that …

Feb 20, 2025

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Ukrainian President Zelensky meets U.S. special representative Kellogg in Kyiv, press conference canceled at American request

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with the U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg. The Ukrainian President's spokesperson, Nykiforov, disclosed that a press conference planned after their talks was canceled upon the …

Feb 20, 2025

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Confused about Zelensky’s legitimacy? Here’s what you need to know

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Feb. 19 that President Volodymyr Zelensky was a “modestly successful comedian” turned “dictator” who “refused to have elections.”
This was the latest in a series of false …

Feb 20, 2025

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Ukraine moves to nationalize Ferrexpo's mining subsidiary

Ukraine’s State Bureau of Investigation and Justice Ministry are preparing to nationalize Poltava Mining, a subsidiary of London-listed Ferrexpo, which is majority owned by oligarch Konstantin Zhevago, the SBI announced on Feb. 20.
The move …

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EU defense commissioner pushes back against Trump

After the Trump administration accused European allies of not pulling their weight in the support for Ukraine, the Kyiv Independent sat down with the EU’s first-ever defense commissioner, Andrius Kubilius, to discuss whether Europe is ready to …

Feb 20, 2025

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US refuses to co-sponsor UN resolution condemning Russia, resists labeling Moscow 'aggressor' in G7 statement, media report

The U.S. is refusing to co-sponsor a UN resolution marking the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, which reaffirms Ukraine’s territorial integrity and condemns Moscow’s aggression, Reuters reported on Feb. 20, citing …

Feb 20, 2025

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Ceasefire likely in 2025, Ukraine's spy chief says

Ukrainian military intelligence head Kyrylo Budanov believes that Ukraine and Russia will reach a ceasefire this year, he said in an interview with Azerbaijani journalist Eynulla Fatullayev published on Feb. 18.
Budanov described the situation as …

Feb 20, 2025

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Kellogg meets Sybiha, Syrskyi, Yermak during Kyiv visit

Keith Kellogg, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine, met with top Ukrainian military and government officials as part of his visit to the country that began on Feb. 19.
Kellogg’s visit comes amid a tense atmosphere as …

Feb 20, 2025

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EU's Costa, von der Leyen to visit Kyiv on Feb. 24

European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Kyiv on the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale war, Costa announced on Feb. 20.
Last week, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced …

Feb 20, 2025

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Europe, rearming is cheaper than war

Europe urgently needs to rearm. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the broader threat that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s regime poses to Europe, requires nothing less. U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has also now made clear that …

Feb 20, 2025

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Kremlin 'concerned' by Starmer's reported peacekeeper plan for Ukraine

Moscow is worried about recent discussions by NATO countries about a potential deployment of peacekeepers in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, the pro-Kremlin news agency Interfax reported on Feb. 20.
Peskov made the statement in …

Feb 20, 2025

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Russia’s war on Ukraine. 19.02.25

On the Kursk direction, Russian troops attacked in the area of Sverdlovka, Pogrebki, Cherkasskya Konopelka, Kurilovka, and attempted to advance east of Sverdlovka, southeast of Cherkasskya Konopelka, and north of Fanaseevka.

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Feb 20, 2025

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Trump may seek simplified resources deal with Ukraine, Reuters reports

The Trump administration may try to push through a simplified initial version of the U.S.-Ukraine deal on natural resources extraction, with details to be sorted out at a later date, Reuters reported on Feb. 20, citing two undisclosed sources.
The …

Feb 20, 2025

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Russia holds 'the cards' in possible peace talks, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump said that Russia holds “the cards” in any peace talks with Ukraine as they occupy a significant part of Ukrainian territory, the BBC reported on Feb. 20.
“I think the Russians want to see the war end, I …

Feb 20, 2025

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Starmer to pitch plan on 30,000 European peacekeepers in Ukraine to Trump, Telegraph reports

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer will present U.S. President Donald Trump with a plan to deploy up to 30,000 European troops in Ukraine backed by U.S. firepower, the Telegraph reported on Feb. 19, citing undisclosed Western officials.
Starmer and …

Feb 20, 2025

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Trump wants to 'resurrect' US-Ukraine natural resources deal amid Kyiv's objections

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Feb. 19 that he aims to “resurrect” talks on the agreement for the extraction of Ukraine’s rare earth minerals, CNN reported shortly after the U.S. president accused his Ukrainian counterpart of …

Feb 20, 2025

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European leaders back Zelensky after Trump's accusations

A number of European leaders on Feb. 19 reaffirmed their support for President Volodymyr Zelensky after U.S. President Donald Trump accused him of being a “dictator” and espousing false claims about Ukraine.
“Ukraine has been …

Feb 20, 2025

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Fact Check: NO Evidence Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's Approval Rating Was 4% As Of February 18, 2025

Did Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's approval rating plummet to 4 percent, as of February 2025? No, that's not true: Lead Stories found no publicly available poll confirming the figure voiced by President Donald Trump on February 18, 2025. …

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Oil prices near one-week high amid Russia supply disruptions, sanctions uncertainty

Oil prices remained near a one-week high on Feb. 19 as concerns over supply disruptions in Russia and the U.S. continued to drive the market. Traders are also closely watching developments on potential sanctions relief, as Washington attempts to …

Feb 19, 2025

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A beginner's guide to elections in Ukraine (also suitable for US presidents)

U.S. President Donald Trump on Feb. 19 launched an astonishing attack on President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him a “dictator” with a “very low” approval rating that refuses to hold elections in Ukraine.
The comments came a …

Feb 19, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Trump calls Zelensky 'dictator,' warns of Ukraine's demise without elections

Key developments on Feb. 19:
Trump calls Zelensky ‘dictator,’ warns of Ukraine’s demise without elections
Reported drone strike against Russian oil refinery in Samara Oblast causes fire
Ukraine refutes Putin’s claims of Russian …

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Ukrainians react to Trump’s shocking accusation about the war

U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest comments about Ukraine are raising eyebrows — and spreading misinformation. He claimed that Ukraine was the one who started Russia’s war, said that Ukraine had been “blown to smithereens,” and claimed that …

Feb 19, 2025

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US-Russia talks are 'the last warning for Europe,' Gabrielius Landsbergis says

Storm clouds are intensifying in Europe as Ukraine approaches the fourth year of the full-scale war with Russia.
Initial hopes that U.S. President Donald Trump’s new administration might adopt the “peace through strength” approach …

Feb 19, 2025

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Vance says Zelensky 'badmouthing' Trump, calls it counterproductive

U.S. Vice President JD Vance criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Feb. 19, saying his public remarks about U.S. President Donald Trump were counterproductive.
“The idea that Zelensky is going to change the president’s mind …

Feb 19, 2025

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Trump calls Zelensky 'dictator,' warns of Ukraine's demise without elections

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
U.S. President Donald Trump called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a “dictator” in a post on his social media platform Truth Social, accusing him of refusing to …

Feb 19, 2025

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Putin would 'gladly' meet Trump, says war in Ukraine should be 'worked out' in advance

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Feb. 19 that he had been briefed on the outcome of U.S.-Russian talks in Riyadh, expressing willingness to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Yes, I’ve been reported. I rate them highly. There …

Feb 19, 2025

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Ukraine Business Roundup — Trump wants Ukraine's natural resources, and more

The following is the Feb. 18, 2025 edition of our Ukraine Business Roundup weekly newsletter. To get the biggest news in business and tech from Ukraine directly in your inbox, subscribe here.
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Hungary again blocks EU sanctions against Moscow Patriarch Kirill

Hungary negotiated exemptions for Moscow Patriarch Kirill and domestic use of Russian oil products during talks on the EU’s 16th package of sanctions, a Hungarian government spokesperson said on Feb. 19.
The statement came after EU ambassadors …

Feb 19, 2025

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The Suckerpunch in Saudi

Editor’s Note: Ukraine is about to be thrown under the bus and left to rot.
Just last year America’s top diplomat Marco Rubio called Putin a "tyrant" who "stole an election.” When the war started he called the Russian leader “an expert liar.” Now …

Feb 19, 2025

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Russia offering US deal on natural resources, access to Arctic

Russia is offering the Trump administration a deal on Russian natural resources and access to the Arctic, The Moscow Times reported on Feb. 18, citing Kirill Dmitriev, one of the Russian delegates in recent Saudi Arabia talks.
A Russian delegation led …

Feb 19, 2025

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US helping Putin escape isolation, Zelensky says after Riyadh talks

The U.S. helped Russian President Vladimir Putin to escape years of isolation, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Feb. 19 in reference to recent U.S.-Russian talks in Saudi Arabia.
A U.S. delegation led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio met on Feb. …

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War has cost Ukraine $320 billion in weapons, US and EU provided two-thirds, Zelensky says

Ukraine’s wartime military costs have amounted to $320 billion, with the U.S. and the EU providing $200 billion of that sum in defense support, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Feb. 19.
“We, the people of Ukraine, (covered) $120 …

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Ukraine doesn't want to become 'center for extraction of raw materials,' Zelensky says

Ukraine is open to investment but does not want to become a “center for the extraction of raw materials for any continent,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with CNN Turk published on Feb. 19.
The comment comes after U.S. …

Feb 19, 2025

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Russia behind Trump's false claim of 4% approval rating, Zelensky says

Ukraine understands that U.S. President Donald Trump’s false claim that President Volodymyr Zelensky holds a 4% approval rating comes from Russia, Zelensky said during a press conference on Feb. 19.
“We saw this disinformation. We …

Feb 19, 2025

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Zelensky's trust rating increases to 57%, survey shows, contradicting Trump's claims

Around 57% of Ukrainians trust President Volodymyr Zelensky as of February, marking an increase of five percentage points since December, according to a survey by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) published on Feb. 19.
The poll, …

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Trump to 'probably' meet Putin before end of February

U.S. President Donald Trump said he would “probably” meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin before the end of February, CNN reported on Feb. 19.
Since the first days after his return to the White House, Trump has been voicing his …

Feb 19, 2025

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Slavoj Žižek: Fate no longer smiles on us, Europeans

The second line of the Ukrainian national anthem — “Fate/luck still smiles on us, fellow Ukrainians” — sadly no longer holds. Much worse, we should extend this retreat of luck to Europe itself: Fate/luck no longer smiles on us, fellow Europeans. The …

Feb 19, 2025

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Trump's envoy Kellogg arrives in Kyiv

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Keith Kellogg, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine, arrived in Kyiv on Feb. 19.
Kellogg is visiting Kyiv shortly after the U.S. and Russian delegations held …

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1 killed, 14 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day

Russian attacks across multiple Ukrainian oblasts over the past day killed at least one civilian and injured at least 14, including two children, regional authorities reported on Feb. 19.
Russia launched 167 Shahed-type drones and decoy drones against …

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Russian strike on Odesa injures 4, causes massive power outages

Editor’s note: The story is being updated.
A massive Russian drone strike against the southern city of Odesa and Odesa Oblast overnight on Feb. 19 injured at least four people, including a child, Governor Oleh Kiper reported.
All the victims have …

Feb 19, 2025

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Macron rules out sending French combat troops to Ukraine's front line

France will not send its soldiers to the frontline in Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron said in a television interview on Feb. 18.
Macron invited European leaders to an emergency summit in Paris on Feb. 17 in response to U.S. officials saying …

Feb 19, 2025

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Canada wants to participate in talks on Ukraine's security guarantees, official says

Canada is interested in partaking in conversations about security guarantees for Ukraine, Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said on Feb. 18.
“We want to be part of these conversations regarding security guarantees,” Joly told …

Feb 19, 2025

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Western intelligence shows Putin not ready for 'real peace,' NBC News reports

Russian President Vladimir Putin is not serious about reaching a peace deal with Ukraine, NBC News reported on Feb. 18, citing unnamed Western intelligence officials and U.S. congressional officials.
Russian and U.S. delegations met in Saudi Arabia on …

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'Massive demolition site' — Trump claims Ukraine in ruins while pressing Zelensky to hold elections

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Feb. 18 that he believes Ukraine should hold new elections, as the country has become a “massive demolition site” under President …

Feb 19, 2025

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Trump 'much more confident' in peace deal after 'very good' US-Russia talks

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
U.S. President Donald Trump is “much more confident” that he will secure a ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine following talks between U.S. and Russian officials …

Feb 19, 2025

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Smaller Western force could guarantee security in Ukraine, Guardian reports

A relatively small contingent of Western troops could successfully provide security guarantees to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire with Russia, U.K. defense sources told the Guardian on Feb. 18.
Previously, President Volodymyr Zelensky told the …

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Ukraine-U.S. negotiations on $500 billion critical minerals deal in limbo amid U.S. Administration transition

Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Olga Stefanishina provided updates on discussions between Ukraine and the United States regarding critical mineral resources. During a briefing in Warsaw, Stefanishina explained that delays in formalizing an agreement …

Feb 18, 2025

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US-Russia talks on Ukraine peace — why Putin will be ‘very happy’

Russia on Feb. 18 ended years of political isolation sparked by its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, as a delegation of Kremlin officials met with their U.S. counterparts in Saudi Arabia to discuss how to end the very war it started.
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Feb 18, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Russia, US conclude Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia, Kremlin advisor calls them 'not bad'

Key developments on Feb. 18:
Russia, US conclude Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia, Kremlin advisor says they were ‘not bad’
Zelensky postpones Saudi Arabia visit amid Russia-US talks
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Ukraine summit in Paris exposes divisions, lack of coherent plan, experts say

The emergency Ukraine summit held in Paris by European leaders on Feb. 17 exposed divisions between European countries, highlighting how they have so far failed to agree on a coherent plan for supporting Kyiv, analysts have told the Kyiv Independent. …

Feb 18, 2025

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As Trump’s Ukraine envoy is partially sidelined, Middle East negotiator takes lead in Russia talks

As U.S.-Russian talks on ending the war in Ukraine kicked off in Saudi Arabia on Feb. 18, Keith Kellogg, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Russia and Ukraine, appears to have been partially sidelined from the negotiations.
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Feb 18, 2025

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Trump is trading Ukraine’s future for a quick win

As many others have now concluded, this year’s Munich Security Conference (MSC) was pretty remarkable. Indeed, it may have been as defining an event as Russian President Vladimir Putin’s infamous 2007 speech, which marked a shift toward a more openly …

Feb 18, 2025

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EU must take Russia sanctions into 'its own hands,' commissioner says

The European Union must take greater control of its sanctions policy against Russia as U.S. priorities shift, EU Economy and Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said on Feb. 18.
“With the current Trump administration, the EU will need to take …

Feb 18, 2025

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Turkey 'ideal host' for peace talks on Russia-Ukraine war, Erdogan says

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Feb. 18 that Turkey is an ideal host for potential peace talks on Russia’s war against Ukraine, offering Ankara as a venue for future negotiations.
“Our country is an ideal host for the …

Feb 18, 2025

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Russia's Lavrov denies 3-point peace plan, warns against Western peacekeepers in Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Feb. 18 that Moscow had not seen a three-point peace plan and warned that Russia would not accept the deployment of Western troops in Ukraine.
The alleged plan, which reportedly includes a ceasefire, …

Feb 18, 2025

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Kellogg's visit to Ukraine: Russian media accuses Ukraine of ‘provocation’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the upcoming visit of Donald Trump’s special envoy to Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, to Kyiv. Kellogg is expected to arrive on February 20. However, Russian media has already claimed that the potential visit …

Feb 18, 2025

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'We agreed to consider each other's interests' — Russian negotiator Ushakov on talks in Saudi Arabia

Editor’s note: This story is being updated.
A member of Russia’s delegation that met with U.S. officials in Saudi Arabia on Feb. 18 to discuss ending the war in Ukraine has said the talks were “not bad,” but it was “hard …

Feb 18, 2025

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Putin ready for talks with Zelensky, Kremlin says, repeats false 'legitimacy' claims

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin is ready for talks with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, but “legal aspects related to his legitimacy” must be considered, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Feb. 18 in an …

Feb 18, 2025

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Europe at 'kids' table' in talks on Ukraine, Rheinmetall chief says

European countries have found themselves at “a separate kids' table” in the negotiations on Ukraine because of insufficient investment in their defense, Armin Papperger, chief executive of Rheinmetall, said in an interview with the …

Feb 18, 2025

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'Now is a critical moment' — EU chief von der Leyen meets Kellogg to discuss Ukraine

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg in Brussels on Feb. 18, to discuss ending Russia’s full-scale invasion.
The meeting comes on the same day that Russia and the U.S. began …

Feb 18, 2025

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Alternatives to Trump's Russia appeasement

U.S. President Donald Trump says he wants to bring peace to Ukraine. But his approach cannot work, because it fails to address the problem of security guarantees. There will be no peace as long as Ukraine must face Russia on its own. But perhaps this …

Feb 18, 2025

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US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia begin

U.S. and Russian officials on Feb. 18 began talks in Saudi Arabia on how to end Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
A Russian delegation led by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is meeting a U.S. delegation led by State Secretary Marco Rubio, the first …

Feb 18, 2025

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'US is saying things that are very pleasant for Putin' — Zelensky warns against peace deal without Ukraine's participation ahead of US-Russia meeting

President Volodymyr Zelensky warned against a hastily negotiated peace deal from the Trump administration during a wide-ranging interview with German media network ARD published Feb. 17, reaffirming that Ukraine would not accept a peace deal …

Feb 18, 2025

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Macron pushes for strong security guarantees for Ukraine after talks with Trump, Zelensky

French President Emmanuel Macron has reaffirmed the need for strong security guarantees for Ukraine, warning that a ceasefire without them risks collapsing like the failed Minsk agreements.
His Feb. 17 statement came after urgent talks with European …

Feb 18, 2025

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Starmer urges US support for European peacekeeping force in Ukraine

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called on U.S. President Donald Trump to provide American military backing for a proposed European peacekeeping force in Ukraine, arguing that only a U.S. security guarantee can deter Russia from launching further …

Feb 18, 2025

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US envoy Kellogg to visit Ukraine on Feb. 19

U.S. special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, will arrive in Ukraine on Feb. 19, traveling by overnight train from Poland. His visit will last three days, though the schedule is still being finalized.
Speaking to journalists in Brussels on …

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Ukraine war latest: Russia's Lavrov rules out territorial concessions as part of Ukraine peace talks

Key developments on Feb. 17:
Russia’s Lavrov rules out territorial concessions as part of Ukraine peace talks
Ukraine strikes Ilsky Oil Refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai, SBU source says
Up to 30,000 European troops reportedly could be …

Feb 17, 2025

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'Hot phase' of war in Ukraine may 'end soon' with new US leadership, Russian UN envoy says

With the Trump administration now in power in the U.S., there is a chance that the “hot phase” of Moscow’s war against Ukraine could soon end, Russian UN Representative Vasily Nebeznya said on Feb. 17 as cited by pro-Kremlin outlet …

Feb 17, 2025

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An expert's guide to US-Russia Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia

After years of political isolation sparked by the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, U.S. and Russian officials will meet in Saudi Arabia this week to discuss how to bring an end to the war.
Neither Ukraine nor Europe has been invited to the main …

Feb 17, 2025

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U.S. criticizes Ukraine's rejection of Trump’s resource deal as Kyiv refuses 'colonial pact'

The U.S. administration has expressed displeasure with Kyiv’s decision to reject a proposed natural resource deal from President Donald Trump. Washington views Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's refusal as “short-sighted,” reports AP, citing a …

Feb 17, 2025

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New Cold War? Can Trump Convince Russia & China to Slash Military Spending?

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Ukraine’s long-awaited weapons tech investment boom is finally kicking off

Ukrainian weapons startups are finally seeing an inflow of funds from Western investors who have long been intrigued by the Ukraine’s defense tech sector but have so far kept their money out of the war-torn country.
Financial analysis firm …

Feb 17, 2025

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High-stakes diplomacy: Russia-U.S. talks in Riyadh seek resolution to Ukraine conflict

Russian and American officials are gearing up to orchestrate a summit between President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin, a prospect that could mark a significant diplomatic engagement between the two countries. Another critical subject on …

Feb 17, 2025

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Russia's Lavrov rules out territorial concessions as part of Ukraine peace talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Feb. 17 said there could be “no thought of” territorial concessions to Ukraine on the eve of talks with the U.S. over how to end Moscow’s full-scale invasion.
Russia illegally annexed …

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Zelensky to visit Saudi Arabia on Feb. 18, Reuters reports

President Volodymyr Zelensky will arrive in Saudi Arabia on Feb. 18, he said during a press briefing in the United Arabic Emirates, Reuters reported.
The Ukrainian president’s visit coincides with the U.S.-Russia talks on ending the war in …

Feb 17, 2025

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Zelensky hopes Kellogg will visit front lines during trip to Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelesnky said on Feb. 17 he hopes the U.S. special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, will visit the front lines when he visits later this week.
In comments reported by Interfax-Ukraine, Zelensky said Kellogg will arrive …

Feb 17, 2025

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Ukraine calendar: Events to look out for this week

Editor’s note: This article is an on-site version of KI Insights' The Week Ahead newsletter covering events from Feb. 17-Feb. 23. Sign up here to start your week with an agenda of Ukraine-related events, delivered directly to your inbox every …

Feb 17, 2025

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'Drone sanctions' — Ukraine strikes Ilsky Oil Refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, SBU source says

Ukrainian drones, operated by the Special Operations Forces (SSO) and Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), hit the Ilsky Oil Refinery in Krasnodar Krai and the Kropotkinskaya oil pumping station in the Kavkazsky District of Kuban overnight on Feb. 17, …

Feb 17, 2025

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Russia's Lavrov to meet US delegation in Saudi Arabia for Ukraine peace talks, Kremlin says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Kremlin foreign policy advisor Yuri Ushakov will fly to Saudi Arabia for talks with a U.S. delegation about how to end the war in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Feb. 17.
“They are …

Feb 17, 2025

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Macron hosts summit of European powers to discuss plan for Ukraine's 'automatic NATO membership'

French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting a Paris summit of European powers on Feb. 17 to discuss Ukraine’s potential NATO membership, among other issues, The Guardian reported.
The summit will be held on the same day a U.S. delegation arrives …

Feb 17, 2025

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Ukraine will 'never accept' outcome of peace negotiations without Ukraine's participation, Zelensky says

Ukraine will “never accept any decisions between the United States and Russia” regarding the outcome of peace negotiation without Ukraine’s participation, President Volodymyr Zelensky told NBC News in an interview published Feb. 16. …

Feb 17, 2025

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Putin 'wants to stop fighting,' Trump says, dismisses Russia's territorial ambitions

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Feb. 16 that he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin “wants to stop fighting” Russia’s war in Ukraine, dismissing Moscow’s territorial ambitions in the embattled country.
“I think …

Feb 17, 2025

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US, Russian officials to meet on Feb. 18 in Saudi Arabia, Axios reports

A U.S. delegation is set to meet with its Russian counterparts on Feb. 18 in Saudi Arabia, Axios reported on Feb. 16, citing two sources with direct knowledge of the meeting.
The delegation, led by State Secretary Marco Rubio, National Security …

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Trump confirms Zelensky will take part in Ukraine peace talks as US, Russia prepare Saudi meeting

A team of advisers to U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet with Russian officials next week in Saudi Arabia to begin negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, two U.S. government officials familiar with the matter told CBS News.
The …

Feb 17, 2025

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Starmer open to deploying British troops for Ukraine peacekeeping effort

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has signaled that his country is prepared to send troops to Ukraine as part of a European-led peacekeeping force to enforce a future peace deal.
In an article for the Telegraph, Starmer acknowledged the gravity of …

Feb 17, 2025

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Ukraine’s place in EU, NATO non-negotiable, Finnish president says

Finnish President Alexander Stubb has emphasized that Ukraine’s membership in the European Union and NATO is non-negotiable, adding that these alliances are essential for ensuring the country’s sovereignty and security.
Speaking at the Munich …

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Trump’s SHOCK Sanctions Plan Against Russia: Will U.S. Troops Be Sent to Ukraine?

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'A colonial agreement' — former Ukrainian official slams US minerals deal, AP reports

The United States offered Ukraine “a colonial agreement” on exchanging Ukrainian rare earth minerals for U.S. military aid, a former senior Ukrainian official told the Associated Press (AP) on Feb. 16.
The comment comes after U.S. Treasury …

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Trump wants ceasefire in Ukraine by Easter, Bloomberg reports

U.S. President Donald Trump wants to secure a ceasefire in Russia’s war against Ukraine by Easter, Bloomberg reported on Feb. 16, citing unnamed officials.
Trump has previously promised to end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours. Since his …

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Ukraine war latest: US wants 50% of Ukraine's minerals, may deploy troops to guard them; Zelensky says nearly 250,000 Russian soldiers killed in war

Key developments on Feb. 15-16:
US wants to get 50% of Ukrainian minerals, may deploy its troops to guard them, NBC reports
Almost 250,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine war, Zelensky says
Russia must withdraw to at least pre-2022 front line, …

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Ukraine, Europe must be involved in peace talks, Rubio says

Both Ukraine and Europe must play a role in serious negotiations with the U.S. and Russia to end the war, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told CBS News on Feb. 16.
Rubio’s comments come as he prepares to travel to Saudi Arabia to meet with …

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'Putin will wage war against NATO,' Zelensky tells NBC News

Intelligence reports indicate that there is a “high risk” Russia is preparing troops for a possible invasion of NATO member states, President Volodymyr Zelensky told NBC News in an interview published Feb. 16.
Zelensky spoke to NBC on the …

Feb 16, 2025

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Europe needs 'special envoy' to take part in Ukraine peace talks, says Finnish President

The European Union needs a special envoy to Ukraine peace talks to avoid being cut out of negotiations, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said on Feb. 16 at the Munich Security Conference.
Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith …

Feb 16, 2025

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Success already 'feels possible' after start of collaboration with US officials, Zelensky says

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Feb. 15 that success “already feels possible” as his administration begins collaborations with U.S. President Donald Trump’s team.
Zelensky noted that he had a good phone call with Trump before the Munich Security …

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France to host emergency summit on Ukraine as Trump administration and Russian officials set to begin peace negotiations without Europe

European leaders are set to gather in Paris on Feb. 17 for an emergency summit over concerns that the U.S. is advancing peace talks with Russia without Europe, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski announced on Feb. 15.
This comes amid recent …

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Trump's call to Putin was a mistake, Polish FM says

U.S. President Donald Trump’s phone call to Russian President Vladimir Putin was a mistake, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said at the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 15.
Trump spoke to Putin in a phone call on Feb. 12, holding a …

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Official denies Ukraine will participate in Russia-US meeting in Saudi Arabia

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Mykhailo Podolyak, an advisor to President Volodymyr Zelensky, denied on Feb. 15 that Ukraine will participate in an upcoming meeting between Russia and the United States in Saudi …

Feb 16, 2025

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Trump team heading to Saudi Arabia for Ukraine-Russia peace talks, Politico reports

Senior U.S. officials are heading to Saudi Arabia for peace talks with Russian and Ukrainian representatives, Politico reported on Feb. 15, citing a Republican lawmaker and two U.S. officials familiar with the meeting.
U.S. President Donald Trump has …

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State Secretary Rubio holds phone call with Russia's Lavrov

U.S. State Secretary Marco Rubio held a phone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Feb. 15, just days after U.S. President Donald Trump spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“Building on the Feb. 12 phone conversation …

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'You can't kill your way out of this war' — Kellogg calls for sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet, concessions from Ukraine to end the war

U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, attended a panel discussion during the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 15 where he called for the the U.S. to implement additional sanctions on Russia’s …

Feb 15, 2025

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Zelensky: Ukraine and U.S. negotiate rare earth metals deal

Ukraine and the United States are engaged in ongoing negotiations concerning Ukrainian rare earth metals.

"We continue the talks," said President Volodymyr Zelensky during the main session of the Munich Security Conference. Earlier, on February 12, …

Feb 15, 2025

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Making sense of Trump’s plan – if there is one – to end Russia’s war in Ukraine

After pledging for months to swiftly end Russia’s war in Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump has started to take first steps toward peace negotiations this week.
After holding a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Feb. 12, Trump …

Feb 15, 2025

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Ukraine 'not ready' to sign mineral resource agreement with US, Zelensky says

Ukraine is not yet ready to sign a mineral resource agreement with the United States, President Volodymyr Zelensky said at a news conference at the Munich Security Conference, stating that the agreement “was not ready to protect” Ukraine …

Feb 15, 2025

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Europe won't participate in peace negotiations, but its interests to be considered, Kellogg says

U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, said on Feb. 15 that Europe will not be directly involved in negotiations to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, but its interests will be considered. …

Feb 15, 2025

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Russia must withdraw to at least pre-2022 front line, Zelensky says

Russia has to pull back its troops to at least the front line as it was before the full-scale invasion in 2022, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Feb. 15 in an interview with Newsmax.
Zelensky’s comments come after earlier in the week, U.S. …

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The day we’ll see planes in Ukrainian skies

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Trump’s NATO Ultimatum: Is This the End of Western Unity?

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'Putin is weak. We must use that' — Zelensky's Munich speech in 5 key quotes

President Volodymyr Zelensky’s speech on the second day of the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 15 was met with several rounds of applause.
The Ukrainian president called for the creation of an “army of Europe” and emphasized the …

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US wants to get 50% of Ukrainian minerals, may deploy its troops to guard them, NBS reports

The U.S. seeks to obtain 50% of Ukraine’s rare minerals and has signaled openness to deploy American troops to guard them if there is a deal with Russia to end the war, NBC reported on Feb. 15, citing unnamed American officials.
U.S. Treasury …

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Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 3, injure 12 over past day

Russian attacks against Ukraine killed three and injured 12 civilians over the past day, regional authorities reported on Feb. 15.
Russian forces launched 70 drones from the Russian cities of Orel, Millerovo, and Primosk-Akhtarsk, as well as from Cape …

Feb 15, 2025

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'No point trying to negotiate' with Putin, Yulia Navalnaya says

There is “no point trying to negotiate” with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Yulia Navalnaya, widow of the late Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, said at the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 14.
Navalnaya’s comments come two …

Feb 15, 2025

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Zelensky, Macron discuss Europe's role in Ukraine's security guarantees

President Volodymyr Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed steps towards ending Russia’s war against Ukraine in a phone conversation on Feb. 14.
The call followed Zelensky’s meeting with U.S. officials, including Vice …

Feb 15, 2025

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'It doesn't advance American interests' — JD Vance walks back WSJ comments on US troops in Ukraine

U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Feb. 14 reiterated that Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine “is between Russia and Ukraine” and accused the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) of “twisting (his) words” in a recently published …

Feb 15, 2025

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Ukraine's survival hinges on US military support, Zelensky tells NBC News

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that his country faces an uphill battle for survival without continued U.S. military assistance.
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, he told NBC News that it would be “very, very, very …

Feb 15, 2025

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Russia arrests US citizen at Moscow airport over alleged cannabis-laced sweets

A 28-year-old U.S. citizen was detained at Moscow’s Vnukovo airport after Russian authorities allegedly found food items containing cannabis derivatives in his luggage. The man had arrived from Istanbul on Feb. 7 when a customs inspection led to his …

Feb 15, 2025

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JD Vance's Munich speech met with shock, bewilderment, and 'almost no applause'

U.S. Vice President JD Vance stunned those watching on Feb. 14 when his speech at the Munich Security Conference turned into a searing attack on Europe’s ideals and a call to embrace far-right political parties.
At an event focused almost …

Feb 15, 2025

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Senior Republican senator calls Hegseth’s Ukraine remarks 'rookie mistake,' Politico reports

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced criticism from Senate Armed Services Chair Roger Wicker after suggesting that Ukraine’s return to its pre-war borders was “unrealistic."
While Hegseth has since walked back some of his comments, …

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Ukraine war latest: Chornobyl Nuclear Plant sarcophagus hit by Russian drone; Zelensky sets out condition for talks with Putin

Key developments on Feb. 14:
Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant sarcophagus hit by Russian drone, Zelensky releases video of explosion
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'We're ready to move to real and guaranteed peace as quickly as possible' — Zelensky on meeting with Vance

A Ukrainian delegation led by President Volodymyr Zelensky met with representatives of the U.S. government, including U.S. Vice President JD Vance, at the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 14.
The meeting was initially postponed, allowing the U.S. …

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Over 6,000 cases of Russian use of chemicals recorded over 2 years, Ukraine says

Ukraine has recorded 6,129 cases of the use of munitions containing hazardous chemicals by Russian troops since February 2023, the Foreign Ministry reported on Feb. 14.
Russia has been intensifying its use of chemical agents on the battlefield in …

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From Munich: Trump’s Concessions Foreshadow Ukraine Backstab

Live from Germany, where I’m attending the Munich Security Conference, Steven Beschloss from America, America and I talked about the terrible road ahead…

… But also what we each do to stave of cynicism and apathy about the news (even as we receive a …

Feb 14, 2025

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‘Nuclear blackmail:’ Russia strikes Chornobyl as world leaders gather for Munich Security Conference

Russia attacked Ukraine’s decommissioned Chornobyl nuclear power plant on Feb. 14 just as world leaders gathered for the Munich Security Conference — in Moscow’s latest nuclear threat against Kyiv.
Videos shared by Ukrainian President Volodymyr …

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Saudi Arabia ready to host proposed Trump-Putin summit

Saudi Arabia supported the proposal to hold a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Riyadh, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said on Feb. 14.
The statement came days after Trump held separate calls with Putin …

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Editorial: America is folding. Europe, will you step up?

The U.S. administration is ready to hand Russia a win in its brutal war against Ukraine.
That’s the only conclusion we can make after following the news this week. If anyone held onto hopes that U.S. President Donald Trump would be tough on Russia’s …

Feb 14, 2025

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'Peace deal can't be signed in Munich' — Zelensky sets out condition for talks with Putin

Ukraine is not talking about any peace deal now, President Volodymyr Zelensky said at the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 14.
“Today, we are not talking about any peace agreement. Frankly to say, it is unfortunate,” Zelensky said. …

Feb 14, 2025

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Trump’s New Lend-Lease Act: Will the U.S. Supply Ukraine with War-Winning Weapons?

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Putin assembling veteran negotiators for talks on ending Ukraine war, Bloomberg reports

Russian President Vladimir Putin is assembling a team of veteran negotiators to engage with U.S. President Donald Trump’s representatives in potential talks to end Russia’s war against Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on Feb. 14, citing …

Feb 14, 2025

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Ukraine repatriates 757 bodies of fallen soldiers

Ukraine brought back the bodies of 757 soldiers who died fighting against Russia, the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of the Prisoners of War announced on Feb. 14.
The bodies were recovered from the Pokrovsk, Bakhmut, Vuhledar, Luhansk, …

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Orban sees Russia's 'reintegration' into world economy, Europe's energy after Ukraine deal

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Feb. 14 that Russia would be reintegrated into the world economy and Europe’s energy system once a peace deal is reached in the Russia-Ukraine war, Reuters reported.
“If the U.S. president …

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4,000 North Korean casualties in Russia's Kursk Oblast, 2/3 killed, Zelensky says

North Korean troops fighting for Russia against Ukraine have suffered 4,000 casualties, two-thirds of whom have been killed, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Feb. 14.
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Zelensky said the morale of …

Feb 14, 2025

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3 lessons from Minsk II for the US in a future Russia-Ukraine peace deal

The following op-ed is based on a broader report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), published on Feb. 11, 2025.
Some peace deals lead to peace; others lead to more war. The Minsk II deal, aimed at ending Russia’s initial invasion of Ukraine …

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US judge orders temporary lift Trump administration's freeze on foreign aid

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Feb. 13 to temporarily lift its funding freeze on U.S. foreign aid programs, including development work worldwide, the Associated Press reported.
The ruling marks a significant setback for the …

Feb 14, 2025

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US aid to Ukraine could become 'carrot or stick' in talks with Russia, Hegseth says

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not rule out that future U.S. aid to Ukraine could become a bargaining tool in negotiations to end Russia’s war, CNN reported on Feb. 13.
Speaking at a press conference in Brussels, Hegseth said that U.S. …

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Plane malfunction forces State Secretary Rubio to return to Washington while en route to Munich Security Conference

A U.S. Air Force plane carrying U.S. State Secretary Marco Rubio and Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim Risch was forced to return to Washington due to a technical malfunction, the Associated Press reported on Feb. 14.
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General Staff: Russia has lost 855,480 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 855,480 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on Feb. 14.
This number includes 1,200 casualties Russian forces suffered just over …

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European Business Association calls on Ukraine to declassify mineral deposit data

The European Business Association (EBA) urged the Ukrainian government to declassify its information on mineral deposit data, in a statement on Feb. 13.
The association argued that current restrictions hinder international agreements and discourage …

Feb 14, 2025

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Ukraine’s possible territorial losses may be 'formalized without recognition by US,' Kellogg tells Fox News

U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, said in an interview with Fox News on Feb. 13 that “formalizing Ukraine’s territorial losses” in a potential peace deal “will not equate to …

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'Putin is afraid of you' — Zelensky reportedly told Trump during phone call, Axios reports

During a phone call between President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump, Zelensky reportedly told Trump that Russian President Vladimir Putin is pretending “he wants a deal only because he is afraid of you,” Axios …

Feb 14, 2025

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Starmer reiterates UK's support for Ukraine's NATO membership following US dismissal

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer reiterated Ukraine “irreversible path” to NATO membership during a news conference on Feb. 13, just days after the United States declared that Ukraine’s accession to NATO was not a “realistic …

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Following an attack on opposition, Zelensky effectively begins election season

President Volodymyr Zelensky had imposed sanctions against the official leader of the opposition, ex-President Petro Poroshenko. The following decree was published on Feb. 13.
Despite the official reasoning given by the country’s Security …

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US to hold meeting with Russian, Ukrainian officials on Feb. 14 in Munich

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Feb. 13 that U.S. representatives will attend a meeting with their Russian and Ukrainian counterparts during the Munich Security Conference on …

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‘A push for Ukraine’s capitulation’ – Baltic, Eastern Europe react to Trump’s rush to negotiate peace with Putin

European nations, particularly Ukraine’s neighbors and the Baltic states, were stunned when the U.S. President Donald Trump suddenly announced the start of peace negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine.
“We …

Feb 13, 2025

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Europe's Stand: Unyielding Support for Ukraine's Sovereignty

Europe, Stand Strong for Ukraine

Recent actions by the Trump administration have starkly illuminated a betrayal of Ukraine that Europe cannot ignore.

In a recent 90-minute phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump praised Putin and …

Feb 13, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Russia preparing delegation for US talks on war with Kyiv, Kremlin says

Key developments on Feb. 13:
Russia preparing delegation for U.S. talks on war with Ukraine, consider Minsk “experience,” Kremlin says
Russia’s largest steel mill reportedly targeted by “massive” Ukrainian drone strike
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Russia should be readmitted into G7, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Feb. 13 that he would “love” to see Russia readmitted into the Group of Seven (G7), calling Russia’s 2014 expulsion from the group a “mistake."
“I’d love to have them back. I …

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'A very bloody war' — What is the death toll of Russia’s war in Ukraine?

After holding a phone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Feb. 12 that “millions” of lives had been lost in Ukraine due to the “very bloody war."
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A ‘very bloody war:' What is the death toll of Russia’s war in Ukraine?

After holding a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Feb. 12, U.S. President Donald Trump once again claimed the “horrible, very bloody war” in Ukraine had cost “millions” of lives.
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What is the death toll of Russia’s war in Ukraine?

After holding a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed in February that “millions” of lives had been lost in Ukraine due to this “very bloody war."
It was not the first time Trump …

Feb 13, 2025

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🔴 Trump's Double Call to Putin and Zelenskyy in One Day | Wrap-Up

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Recognizing Ukraine won't restore pre-2014 borders 'not a concession' to Putin, Hegseth says

Recognizing that returning to Ukraine’s pre-2014 borders is not a concession to Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said at a briefing in Brussels on Feb. 13.
Hegseth made comments on Feb. 12 that Ukraine is …

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European stock and currencies rise on Ukraine peace deal hopes, Reuters reports

Europe’s main stock market and currencies are gaining amid growing optimism about a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, Reuters reported on Feb. 13.
U.S. President Donald Trump held phone calls to Russian President Vladimir Putin and …

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‘Totally screwed’ — How Trump, Hegseth are damaging Ukraine in talks with Russia

After promising to quickly resolve the war in Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump and his top officials’ actions on Feb. 12 appeared to undermine Ukraine’s leverage in peace talks, renewing fears that his plans for a quick resolution could amount to …

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Ukrainian drones again hit oil pumping station in Russia's Tver Oblast, SBU source claims

Ukrainian drones hit the Andreapol oil pumping station in Russia’s Tver Oblast for the second time in two weeks overnight on Feb. 13, a source in the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) told the Kyiv Independent.
According to the source, the oil …

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Europe can no longer view Trump’s foreign policy through a binary lens

Like people in other regions, Europeans face the challenge of discerning what motives underlie U.S. President Donald Trump’s verbal provocations. After all, what Trump really wants is often unclear, which makes it difficult to devise a strategically …

Feb 13, 2025

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US is Russia's 'main counterpart' in talks to end war, Kremlin says

Moscow believes that the U.S. is its “main counterpart” in negotiations to end Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told Channel One on Feb. 13.
According to Peskov, Kyiv “will definitely …

Feb 13, 2025

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Trump Talks to Putin – Is a Ukraine Peace Deal Finally Coming?

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'Not very pleasant' — Zelensky comments on Trump calling Putin first

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Feb. 13 it “was not very pleasant” that U.S. President Donald Trump first held a conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin before calling Zelensky, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reported.
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Will Ukraine be forced to become neutral?

Editor’s Note: Hello – Tim here from the Munich Security Conference, where America’s stunned European allies are gathering to chew over the Trump administration’s decision to give away Ukraine’s hopes. For nothing.
Yesterday, Trump announced after a …

Feb 13, 2025

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Trump About Aid to Ukraine. EU Diplomats on Peace Agreement. Russian Defence Budget

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Trump's surprise phone call with Putin shakes Europe, raises concerns for Ukraine amid Russia's gains

According to Carlo Masala, an expert from Munich's Bundeswehr University, the U.S. withdrawal from the Russia-Ukraine war signifies a victory for Russia. However, Ukrainian officials dismiss this perspective as "utter nonsense."

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NATO 'taking over' Ukraine's security assistance, military training, Umerov says

The U.S. will continue providing security assistance to Ukraine, and NATO is assuming a greater role in supporting the country, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said on Feb. 13 during a joint speech with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
“The …

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Trump says talks with Zelensky, Putin were 'great,' optimistic about ending 'very bloody war'

U.S. President Donald Trump on Feb. 13 described recent talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin “great” and expressed optimism about ending the war.
“Great talks with Russia and Ukraine yesterday. …

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EU cannot replace USAID funding but sees opportunity to boost visibility, Kallas says

The European Union cannot fully replace U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funding but sees the situation as an opportunity to make its aid more visible, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said, ENR reported on Feb. 13.
“We …

Feb 13, 2025

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Dmytro Kuleba: Trump’s rare earth deal risks Ukraine repeating history’s mistakes

On Feb. 10, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that he aimed to secure “$500 billion worth of rare earth” minerals as part of negotiations over continued U.S. support for Ukraine amid its war with Russia.
When history repeats itself, it’s time …

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Europe fears bearing Ukraine's post-war costs amid exclusion from US-Russia talks, FT reports

European nations fear they will be left to shoulder the costs of post-war security and reconstruction in Ukraine as they remain excluded from U.S.-Russia talks on ending the war, the Financial Times reported on Feb. 13, citing senior European …

Feb 13, 2025

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Zelensky approves sanctions against ex-President Poroshenko, oligarchs, businessmen

President Volodymyr Zelensky approved a National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) decision on Feb. 13 to impose indefinite sanctions on several high-profile politicians, oligarchs, and businessmen.
Sanctions were imposed against oligarch Ihor …

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Russia preparing delegation for US talks on war with Ukraine, Kremlin says

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Russia has started forming a group for talks with the United States, including on the war with Ukraine, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told Russian media on Feb. 13.
He said …

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Russia's largest steel mill reportedly targeted by 'massive' Ukrainian drone strike

Russia’s Lipetsk Oblast came under a “massive raid” by drones on the night of Feb. 13, regional governor Igor Artamonov said.
The drones allegedly targeted the Novolipetsk Steel (NLMK), Russia’s largest steel mill, which …

Feb 13, 2025

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'We cannot defend ourselves' — Russian drones crash, explode in Moldova during attack on Ukraine

Several Russian drones launched in a mass overnight attack on Ukraine on Feb. 13 flew into Moldovan airspace with at least one exploding, and one crashing on the country’s territory, Moldovan media outlet NewsMaker reported.
“Russian …

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China proposes to host Trump-Putin talks without Ukraine's Zelensky, WSJ reports

Chinese officials have proposed arranging a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, but the idea has been met with skepticism, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Feb. 13, citing sources familiar with …

Feb 13, 2025

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Trump has the economic tools to end Russia’s war. He should use them

There are still many questions about what to expect from the Trump administration’s approach to ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. With some in Congress questioning continued military aid and loans for Ukraine, the application of economic statecraft …

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US special envoy Kellogg to visit Kyiv as part of European tour, State Department confirms

U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, will visit Ukraine as part of a European tour, the U.S. State Department announced on Feb. 12.
Kellogg will travel to Germany, Belgium, and Ukraine from Feb. 13 …

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Putin holds first call with Syria's transitional president, pledges support and future cooperation

Russian President Vladimir Putin held his first official phone conversation on Feb. 12 with Syria’s new leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, following the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad.
The Kremlin described the discussion as “constructive and …

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Oil prices drop 2% as Trump takes first step toward Ukraine peace talks, Reuters reports

Oil prices dropped more than 2% on Feb. 12 after U.S. President Donald Trump took a significant step toward ending the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, which has contributed to higher oil prices due to concerns over global supply disruptions.
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'Surrender & betrayal' — US, EU officials condemn Trump, Hegseth's comments on Ukraine peace negotiations

U.S. President Donald Trump held phone calls with both Russian leader Vladimir Putin and President Volodymyr Zelensky, announcing on Feb. 12 that negotiations to end the war would begin “immediately” and a ceasefire in Ukraine is in the …

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Russia's military spending surpasses Europe's as Putin ramps up war budget, study finds

Russia’s military spending, driven by President Vladimir Putin’s efforts to put the country’s economy on a war footing, has now surpassed the combined defense budgets of all European nations, according to a new study.
In 2024, Russia’s total defense …

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Trump announces first meeting with Putin to take place in Saudi Arabia

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Feb. 12 that his first meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin will take place in Saudi Arabia as part of efforts to negotiate an end to …

Feb 12, 2025

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SECRET TALKS? Trump & Zelenskyy Set for High-Stakes Meeting

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Ukraine war latest: Trump holds talks with Zelensky and Putin, says negotiations to end war in Ukraine to start 'immediately'

Key developments on. Feb. 12:
Trump holds talks with Zelensky following his 1.5-hour-long conversation with Putin
‘Restoring Ukraine’s pre-2014 borders is unrealistic objective,’ Pentagon chief says
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Zelensky imposes sanctions against ex-President Poroshenko, former president says

Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) has imposed sanctions against ex-President Petro Poroshenko, the former president said in a statement.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that an official decree will be published on Feb. 13, …

Feb 12, 2025

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Putin's financial safety net melts away: Russia's National Wealth Fund could run out Sooner than expected

As Russia grapples with economic challenges, its primary financial cushion—the National Wealth Fund—could become depleted within six months if oil prices significantly drop.

The National Wealth Fund, once bolstered by substantial revenues from oil …

Feb 12, 2025

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We asked young Ukrainians what would make them sign up for the armed forces

Ukraine faces a delicate balancing act — mobilizing enough people to fend off the immediate threat posed by Russia’s full-scale invasion, and preserving enough of the country’s youth to weather longer-term demographic concerns.
On top of …

Feb 12, 2025

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Trump says peace talks to start 'immediately.' But what terms would be acceptable for Ukraine?

U.S. President Donald Trump on Feb. 12 held phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, saying that negotiations to end the war in Ukraine will start “immediately."
“I just spoke to …

Feb 12, 2025

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US to release Russian cybercrime boss in exchange for American schoolteacher Marc Fogel, Reuters reports

Alexander Vinnik, a Russian cybercrime boss who was serving a prison sentence in the U.S., will be released in exchange for the return of American teacher Marc Fogel, Reuters reported on Feb. 12, citing an unnamed U.S. official.
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Polish President Duda expresses hope Trump's business acumen can bring Putin to negotiation table on Ukraine

During the World Government Summit in Dubai, Polish President Andrzej Duda expressed hope that U.S. leader Donald Trump could leverage the necessary influence to bring Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table.

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Feb 12, 2025

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Trump holds talks with Zelensky following his 1.5-hour-long conversation with Putin

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story, it is being updated.
U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone conversation with President Volodymyr Zelensky on Feb. 12.
“Just spoke with Donald Trump. Long conversation. About the possibilities of …

Feb 12, 2025

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US Senate confirms Ukraine-skeptic Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence

The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence on Feb. 10. The former lawmaker has previously blamed NATO for Russia’s war against Ukraine, and faced scrutiny for her controversial foreign policy views.
As …

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Trump holds call with Putin, says Ukraine peace negotiations to start 'immediately'

Editor’s note: This is a breaking story and will be updated regularly.
U.S. President Donald Trump held a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin and agreed that negotiations to end the war in Ukraine will start “immediately,” he …

Feb 12, 2025

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US Treasury Secretary meets Zelensky, passes along draft agreement on critical minerals

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Feb. 12 and passed him a draft of the Ukraine-U.S. minerals agreement, Interfax Ukraine reported.
President Donald Trump announced the day prior that Bessent would …

Feb 12, 2025

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Ukraine must 'build NATO on its territory' if not invited to alliance, Zelensky says

Ukraine is not giving up on its NATO aspirations, but if denied an invitation to the alliance, it “must build NATO on its territory” by strengthening the military, President Volodymyr Zelensky told the Economist in an interview published …

Feb 12, 2025

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Ukraine Business Roundup — Trump tariffs hit Ukraine's steel industry

The following is the Feb. 11, 2025 edition of our Ukraine Business Roundup weekly newsletter. To get the biggest news in business and tech from Ukraine directly in your inbox, subscribe here.
Ukraine’s steel industry — one of its most critical sectors …

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Kyiv and Washington’s mobilization age blame game misses the point

“The biggest problem is the lack of people.”
These words, heard by journalists, including myself, from Ukrainian soldiers and commanders across the front line for the past year, are no outlier. For most of 2024 and into 2025, Ukraine’s biggest issue …

Feb 12, 2025

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US to release Russian citizen in exchange for Fogel 'in coming days,' Kremlin claims

Washington agreed to release a Russian national held in a U.S. prison after Moscow freed American citizen Marc Fogel, said Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, the pro-state Russian news agency Interfax reported on Feb. 12.
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Zelensky ready to meet Trump in US once details are arranged

President Volodymyr Zelensky is ready to meet his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, in the U.S. once the date and other details are agreed upon, Zelensky said in an interview with The Guardian published in full on Feb. 12.
“As for President Trump, …

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Kremlin rejects territorial exchange in potential Ukraine peace talks

Russia has ruled out any discussion of exchanging territories in potential negotiations with Ukraine, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Feb. 12, according to the state news agency TASS.
Peskov’s statement follows President Volodymyr …

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Pentagon chief Hegseth arrives in Brussels ahead of Ramstein-format meeting

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth arrived at the NATO headquarters in Brussels on Feb. 12 as the allies gather for a Ramstein-format meeting.
The U.K. has taken over the U.S.’s role in chairing the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) as …

Feb 12, 2025

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Trump praises Putin for US teacher's release, says it could help end Russia-Ukraine war

U.S. President Donald Trump met Marc Fogel at the White House on Feb. 11 after the U.S. schoolteacher was freed from a Russian prison in a deal negotiated between Moscow and Washington.
Fogel, arrested at a Russian airport in 2021 for possessing …

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Russia may find opportunity to launch large-scale war on Europe within 5 years, Danish intelligence warns

Russia may find the opportunity to launch a large-scale war on Europe within five years, if Moscow “perceives NATO as militarily weakened or politically divided,” an unclassified intelligence assessment from the Danish Defense …

Feb 12, 2025

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Hungarian deputy FM arrives in Ukraine, demands explanation for 'slander campaign'

Hungarian Deputy Foreign Minister Levente Magyar criticized Ukrainian officials for a so-called “slanderous campaign” against Hungary in a visit to Kyiv on Feb. 11.
Hungarian authorities have criticized Ukraine in the past, often repeating …

Feb 12, 2025

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US, UK, Australia sanction Russian cyber firm Zservers over ransomware attacks

The United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia jointly imposed sanctions on the Russian cyber company Zservers for its role in ransomware attacks, the U.S. Treasury Department announced on Feb. 11.
Zservers, a bulletproof hosting (BPH) services …

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Foreign Ministry denounces corruption allegations made by Tucker Carlson

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi denied corruption allegations by far-right American commentator Tucker Carlson in a social media post on Feb. 11.
Carlson had earlier claimed that U.S. weapons sent to Ukraine are resold on the black …

Feb 12, 2025

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Trump envoy who negotiated prisoner release secretly assigned to help end Ukraine war, NYT reports

Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, has been secretly tasked with helping negotiate an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine, the New York Times (NYT) reported on Feb. 11, citing undisclosed …

Feb 11, 2025

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Russia releases imprisoned American teacher in 'exchange' deal

The Kremlin on Feb. 11 released Marc Fogel, a U.S. schoolteacher jailed in Russia on drug charges, in a deal negotiated with U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff.
Fogel, a history teacher from …

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Trump Wants Money Regardless of How War Ends

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Ukraine war latest: 'We'll swap one territory for another' — Zelensky on trade territory in potential peace talks with Russia

Key developments on Feb. 11:
Ukraine could trade territory in potential peace talks with Russia, Zelensky says
Ukraine strikes Russia’s Saratov oil refinery, military confirms
US won’t send troops to Ukraine, Pentagon chief says
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As US vacates its leading role, Europe takes helm at Ramstein

The U.K. is set to gather the Ukraine Defense Contact Group on Feb. 12, taking over the role the U.S. had assumed at the start of the all-out war.
With U.S. President Donald Trump pulling his country out of established international agreements and …

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US won't send troops to Ukraine, Pentagon chief says

The U.S. plans to review the deployment of its troops around the world but is not going to send them to Ukraine, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said during a press conference on Feb. 11.
Hegseth’s remarks come amid ongoing discussions among …

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Refinery and Military Airfield in Russia Were Attacked. Reinforcement from DPRK. Trump's Peace Plan

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US Treasury Secretary to visit Ukraine this week for talks on critical minerals deal, Bloomberg reports

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will visit Ukraine this week to discuss a potential deal between Kyiv and Washington on critical minerals, Bloomberg reported on Feb. 11, citing undisclosed sources.
In recent days, U.S. President Donald Trump …

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Ukraine could trade territory in potential peace talks with Russia, Zelensky says

President Volodymyr Zelensky said he planned to exchange territories if U.S. President Donald Trump succeeds in bringing Ukraine and Russia to the negotiating table, according to an interview with The Guardian published on Feb. 11.
Ukraine launched a …

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US envoy in Moscow holds talks with Russian deputy FM

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov met with U.S. Ambassador Lynne Tracy in Moscow on Feb. 11, Russian state media outlet TASS reported without providing details on the content of the discussions.
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Feb 11, 2025

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Ukraine’s army is reforming its structure. Will it help the fight against Russia?

As Ukraine nears the fourth year of full-scale war with Russia, it is launching a major army reform aimed at improving its efficiency and organization on the battlefield.
"We need the corps system," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Feb. …

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With cuts looming, it's time to reform Ukraine’s humanitarian aid system

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the international community has sent nearly $11 billion in humanitarian aid, with billions more from individuals, charities, and Ukrainians. The UN recently announced a new $3.3 billion …

Feb 11, 2025

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US to consult allies on Ukraine peace plan, seeks Europe's arms purchases for Kyiv, media report

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has paused the development of a Ukraine peace plan to hold consultations with European allies, The Telegraph reported on Feb. 10, citing undisclosed sources.
Keith Kellogg, Trump’s envoy for …

Feb 11, 2025

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6 injured in Russian airstrike on Kharkiv Oblast village, including child

Russia launched an airstrike against the village of Zolochiv in Kharkiv Oblast on Feb. 11, injuring at least six people, Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported.
A 12-year-old boy was among the injured. Three of the victims have been hospitalized, while the …

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Russia concerned with weakening sway over its allies amid Western pressure, FT reports

Russian officials are concerned that the Western sanctions are undermining Russia’s economic influence over countries in its close neighborhood and the Global South, the Financial Times reported on Feb. 10, citing a leaked government report. …

Feb 11, 2025

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Trump signs 25% tariff on steel, aluminum imports; Ukraine's economy to feel the effect

Editor’s note: This story was updated with a statement from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Feb. 10 imposing a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports, with no …

Feb 11, 2025

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‘Ukraine may be Russian someday,’ Trump suggests while announcing $500 billion rare earth 'agreement'

U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that Ukraine may or may not lose its sovereignty to Russia, adding he wants compensation for the provided U.S. aid regardless of how the war ends, he said in an interview with Fox News published on Feb. 10. …

Feb 11, 2025

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US Congressman proposes bill to restore lend-lease for Ukraine program

U.S. Republican Congressman Joe Wilson announced his plan to introduce the Freedom First Lend-Lease Act to Congress, on Feb. 10.
Reauthorizing this program would grant U.S. President Donald Trump the authority to send Ukraine weapons through …

Feb 11, 2025

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EU to review its foreign aid programs amid US decision to reform USAID

The European Union will review its multibillion-euro foreign aid program to align the distribution of funds “more closely” with its foreign policy interests, Bloomberg reported on Feb. 10.
The EU’s move coincided with the Trump …

Feb 11, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Russia massing troops for new assaults in Chasiv Yar; Ukraine strikes oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai

Key developments on Feb. 10:
Russia massing troops for new assaults in Chasiv Yar, military warns
Drones reportedly target key Russian oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai
Trump claims ‘progress’ on ending Russia-Ukraine war, confirms contact with …

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US foreign aid freeze threatens Russian war crimes investigations in Ukraine, Reuters reports

U.S. President Donald Trump’s freeze on foreign funding has begun to affect international efforts to hold Russia accountable for war crimes in Ukraine, Reuters reported on Feb. 10, citing eight unnamed sources and an obtained Ukrainian …

Feb 11, 2025

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Trump and Zelenskyy to Meet for Crucial Talks on Ukraine’s Security

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Zelensky Meets Vance then Trump

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Ukraine's stocks hit pre-war levels on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, Polish media reports

WIG Ukraine, Ukrainian companies' stock price index on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE), rose by almost 25% in a few days, reaching pre-war levels, Polish media outlet Puls Biznesu reported.
Financial markets have reacted positively to the U.S. …

Feb 10, 2025

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Trump's team to visit Ukraine this week, Zelensky says

Representatives of U.S. President Donald Trump’s team are visiting Ukraine this week, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Feb. 10 during a press conference in Kyiv, Ukrinform reported.
Zelensky announced on Feb. 4 that the Ukrainian government …

Feb 10, 2025

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Kellogg 'preparing options' for ending war in Ukraine to present to Trump, media reports

Keith Kellogg, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, is still “preparing options” for ending Russia’s war in Ukraine to present them to the president later, Semafor reported on Feb. 10, citing …

Feb 10, 2025

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The Baltic Sea’s energy infrastructure is under attack. NATO must act

The European Union and NATO must strengthen cooperation to protect critical energy infrastructure from attacks, which pose a growing threat to European stability. The Kremlin, with its history of weaponizing energy, remains a prime suspect. NATO must …

Feb 10, 2025

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Putin Ready for Peace Talks? How Trump’s Pressure is Shaping the End of the War

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U.S. and Russia Engage in diplomatic talks, Kremlin confirms ongoing dialogue at Foreign Ministry level

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov announced ongoing diplomatic dialogue between Russia and the United States at the level of their respective foreign ministries. However, in a statement to Russian media, he refrained from confirming …

Feb 10, 2025

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Ship Crash near Russia. Trump About Negotiations. Scholz About Long-rang Weapons to Ukraine

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The Counteroffensive: Inside Ukraine's historic first all-drone assault on Russian positions

Editor’s Note: This article was published by the twice-weekly newsletter “The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak” on Feb. 8, 2025, and has been re-published by the Kyiv Independent with permission. To subscribe to The Counteroffensive, click here.
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EU vows retaliatory measures as Trump set to announce 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum

The European Commission on Feb. 10 threatened retaliatory measures if U.S. President Donald Trump goes forward with his plan to impose a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports.
Trump said on Feb. 9 that Washington would announce tariffs on steel …

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European Investment Bank head Calvino arrives in Kyiv

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) head, Nadia Calvino, arrived in Kyiv on Feb. 10, the EU Ambassador to Ukraine, Katarina Mathernova, announced.
The news comes as 19 EU member …

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Trump claims 'progress' on ending Russia-Ukraine war, confirms contact with Putin

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Feb. 9 that the United States had made progress in talks to end Russia’s war against Ukraine but declined to disclose details about his communication with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Speaking to …

Feb 10, 2025

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Zelensky, Vance to meet at Munich Security Conference, CBS News reports

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. Vice President JD Vance are expected to meet during the Munich Security Conference later this week, CBS News reported on Feb. 9, citing undisclosed sources.
The news comes amid U.S. President …

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'We need to recoup those costs' — Mike Waltz on future of US aid to Ukraine

United States National Security Adviser Mike Waltz said on Feb. 9 that U.S. officials will discuss the future of Washington’s financial support for Ukraine during meetings in Europe this week.
Waltz’s comments come ahead of the Munich …

Feb 10, 2025

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Musk to reveal fraud, slash 'billions' at Pentagon, Trump says

Elon Musk will likely uncover billions of dollars in wasteful and fraudulent spending at the U.S. Defense Department, U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox News on Feb. 9.
Musk, currently the world’s richest man, heads the …

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Ukraine war latest: Kyiv says Russian Su-25 warplane downed in Donetsk Oblast, 70 Russian drones shot down overnight

Key developments on Feb. 8-9:
Ukraine says it downed Russian Su-25 warplane in Donetsk Oblast
Syrskyi marks first year in office by highlighting key achievements, including strikes on 377 military targets in Russia
Military to introduce ‘special …

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Musk calls for shutting down US-funded outlets Radio Free Europe, Voice of America

Tech billionaire Elon Musk on Feb. 9 called for shutting down U.S.-funded media outlets Radio Free Europe and Voice of America.
Responding to comments by U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Special Missions Richard Grenell, Musk wrote on X: …

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German military investigates unidentified drones flying over German military bases where Ukrainians train, media reports

Germany’s Bundeswehr is investigating potental espionage after unidentified drones were spotted six times in January flying over a sensitive German military base where Ukrainians have been training, Der Spiegel reported on Feb. 9.
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Ukraine Business Roundup — Trump wants Ukraine's 'rare earths'

The following is the Feb. 4, 2025 edition of our Ukraine Business Roundup weekly newsletter. To get the biggest news in business and tech from Ukraine directly in your inbox, subscribe here.
President Donald Trump came out on Feb. 3 saying he wanted …

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Trump says he spoke with Putin about ending war in Ukraine, New York Post reports

U.S. President Donald Trump said he had spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine but declined to say how many times they had spoken, the New York Post reported on Feb. 8.
Trump also claimed that Russia’s full-scale …

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Russia says it sees no progress on disarmament talks with US, media reports

Russia has yet to see any positive developments from the new U.S. administration regarding disarmament, Russia’s permanent representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Gennady Gatilov, said on Feb. 9.
He noted that while Moscow remains open to …

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ICC prosecutor who oversaw arrest order for Putin over Ukrainian children deportation included in Trump's unpublic sanction list, Reuters reports

International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan, who oversaw the court’s arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin in March 2023 over Moscow’s deportation of Ukrainian children, was named in the U.S.' as-of-now unpublic …

Feb 8, 2025

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Scholz says talk of German peacekeepers in Ukraine "premature and inappropriate"

Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in a Feb. 8 interview that discussions over Germany potentially deploying its peacekeeping troops to Ukraine are “premature and inappropriate.”
He told the German newspaper RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland (RND) …

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Ukraine says it downed Russian Su-25 warplane in Donetsk Oblast

Ukraine’s military said on Feb. 8 that it had downed a Russian Su-25 attack aircraft near the town of Toretsk in Donetsk Oblast.
“One more Russian attack aircraft has been lost in the Toretsk direction thanks to our air defense …

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Security guarantees for Ukraine 'main issue" in talks with Trump, Zelensky says

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President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a Feb. 7 …

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The first ever all-drone assault by Ukraine

Editor’s Note: This is story-telling you can’t get anywhere else, with a human-first news style emblematic of The Counteroffensive. Subscribers help us fight apathy about the war in Ukraine by producing fascinating, first-hand accounts of those …

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Air Force reports shooting down 67 Russian drones overnight

Ukraine’s Air Force reported on Feb. 8 that air defense had shot down 67 Russian Shahed and other drones across the country overnight.
The drone attack targeted Kyiv, Kharkiv, Poltava, Sumy, Cherkasy, Chernihiv, Kirovohrad, Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, …

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General Staff: Russia has lost 847,860 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 847,860 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on Feb. 8.
This number includes 1,210 casualties Russian forces suffered just over …

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End war 'as quickly as possible' — US defense secretary outlines Ramstein aims

The United States has a key message for the upcoming Ramstein-format summit in Brussels: end the war in Ukraine “as quickly as possible,” U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Feb. 7.
The Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) will …

Feb 8, 2025

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Trump's pick for FBI chief took money from Russian propagandist, WP reports

Kash Patel, U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), received $25,000 in 2024 from a film company run by pro-Kremlin filmmaker Igor Lopatonok, the Washington Post (WP) reported on Feb. 7.
A number …

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US federal judge temporarily blocks Trump's efforts to suspend USAID staff

A United States federal judge on Feb. 7 imposed a temporary restraining order on U.S. President Donald Trump’s plans to place thousands of employees at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) on administrative leave.
Before the …

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Trump demands USAID shutdown as mass suspensions, layoffs begin

President Donald Trump called on Feb. 7 for the immediate closure of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), just hours before most of its staff faced suspension or layoffs.
Writing on Truth Social, Trump accused the agency of …

Feb 8, 2025

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Trump’s Shocking Move Against Iran: Preemptive Strikes & Nuclear Tensions Escalate!

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'Let's do a deal' — Zelensky tells Reuters he's open to Trump's mineral partnership

President Volodymyr Zelensky is pushing for a deal with the United States that would grant American companies access to Ukraine’s vast reserves of rare earth minerals in exchange for continued financial and military support.
During an interview with …

Feb 7, 2025

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Ukraine's Presidential Office and U.S. Special Envoy discuss strategic diplomatic efforts ahead of key meetings

In a recent phone conversation, Head of Ukraine's Presidential Office, Andriy Yermak, engaged in talks with U.S. Special Envoy to Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg.

Among the topics discussed was Kellogg's impending visit to Kyiv. According to a …

Feb 7, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: North Korean soldiers 'brought in again' to fight in Kursk Oblast, Zelensky says

Key developments on Feb. 7:
North Korean soldiers “brought in again” to fight in Kursk Oblast, Zelensky says
Ukraine downs Russian guided bomb near Zaporizhzhia, Air Force says
Kyiv denies reports of alleged failed Russian Oreshnik missile …

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Zelensky, Trump may meet in Washington next week

President Volodymyr Zelensky may meet with his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump next week in Washington, Trump said on Feb. 7.
“I will probably be meeting with President Zelensky next week, and I will probably be talking to President (Vladimir) …

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Trump's ICC sanctions won't hinder Russian war crimes investigation, Kyiv says

The International Criminal Court (ICC) will continue to carry out its functions in holding Russia accountable for crimes committed during the full-scale war against Ukraine, regardless of U.S. sanctions, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi …

Feb 7, 2025

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Bucha massacre suspect becomes top official in Russian region

Nursultan Mussagaleyev, a former Russian army commander suspected of involvement in war crimes, has been appointed as an acting deputy minister for regional and information policy in Russia’s Orenburg Oblast, Denis Pasler, the region’s …

Feb 7, 2025

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Russia to expand seizure of foreign assets, Reuters reports

The Russian government is planning to expand its authority to seize the frozen assets of companies and investors from countries that have sanctioned Moscow over its war against Ukraine, Reuters reported on Feb. 7, citing sources familiar with the …

Feb 7, 2025

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Ukraine received Mirage fighter jets. Trump is ready to double sanctions. New Ukrainian offensive

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Syria to reassess Russian military presence 'based on national interests,' may seek Assad's extradition

Syria’s new government will decide the fate of Russian military bases based on national interests, Syrian Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra told The Washington Post on Feb. 6.
Russia’s ability to retain its naval base in Tartus and airbase …

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Zelensky to push for 'lasting and sustainable peace' at Munich conference

President Volodymyr Zelensky will lead Ukraine’s delegation to the Munich Security Conference next week, Zelensky’s Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak said on Feb. 7.
Yermak noted that the Ukrainian delegation will present the country’s …

Feb 7, 2025

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Ukraine secures preliminary deals to replace USAID funding for critical projects, official says

Ukraine is working to secure alternative funding sources for critical programs previously supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and has already reached preliminary agreements on some, Deputy Prime Minister and Justice …

Feb 7, 2025

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37 Ukrainian MPs visit US to strengthen bilateral relations, speaker says

Thirty-seven Ukrainian lawmakers have traveled to the United States at their own expense to strengthen ties with U.S. officials, Ruslan Stefanchuk, speaker of the Ukrainian parliament, said on Feb. 7.
“Ukraine is facing a critical task — to …

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Trump ready to step up Russia sanctions to end war in Ukraine, special envoy says

U.S. President Donald Trump is prepared to double down on the sanctions against Russia to pressure the Kremlin into ending its war against Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, the U.S. special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, told The New York Post in an interview …

Feb 7, 2025

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Ukraine to host Trump's envoy Kellogg in February, top official says

Ukraine is preparing to host U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, in February, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak said on Feb. 7.
According to sources in …

Feb 7, 2025

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Czechia extends protection for Ukrainians, tightens rules for Russian applicants

Czech President Petr Pavel signed a law on Feb. 6 to extend the protection period for Ukrainian refugees, the Czech news site České Noviny reported.
The law also criminalizes unauthorized activities in favor of a foreign state and tightens …

Feb 7, 2025

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Trump imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court through executive order

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Feb. 6.
The sanctions could involve banning ICC officials and their families from entering the U.S. as well as freezing assets. …

Feb 7, 2025

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Trump administration suspends task force targeting assets of Russian oligarchs

The U.S. Justice Department is shutting down a program that sanctioned Kremlin-linked oligarchs, launched in 2022, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Feb. 5.
In Bondi’s memo, she stated that the program known as “Task Force KleptoCapture” will be …

Feb 7, 2025

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'Healthy' democracies can hold elections in wartime, Kellogg says

Ukraine will “reach a point” where it must hold elections in order to maintain the health of its democracy, Keith Kellogg, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, said on Feb. 6.
Kellogg previously said …

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Trump to lay off nearly all USAID staff worldwide, NYT reports

U.S. President Donald Trump plans to eliminate the majority of the positions at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the New York Times (NYT) reported on Feb. 6, citing three people with knowledge of the plans.
The cuts will reduce …

Feb 7, 2025

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Trump has no official plan to end Russia's war against Ukraine, Zelensky says

U.S. President Donald Trump does not have an official plan to end Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Feb. 6, Interfax-Ukraine reported.
“There is no official plan yet. What is in certain …

Feb 6, 2025

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French trade chief says Paris involved in rare earths research in Ukraine, adds US not a competitor

French point man for foreign trade, Laurent Saint-Martin, came to Kyiv during a turbulent time.
As U.S. aid to Ukraine was drying up, President Donald Trump had made public his desire to get a hold of Ukraine’s rare earth minerals in return for a new …

Feb 6, 2025

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US won't present plan to end Russia's war at Munich Security Conference, Kellogg says

Washington will not present a plan to end Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine during the Munich Security Conference next week, U.S. special envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg said on Feb. 6.
Speaking to Newsmax TV, Kellogg denied …

Feb 6, 2025

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UK to host Ramstein-format meeting next week, replacing US

London will host the next Ramstein-format Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) summit in Brussels on Feb. 12, rather than the U.S., the U.K. Joint Delegation to NATO confirmed on Feb. 6.
This will be the first Ramstein summit held under the U.K. since …

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Ukraine regaining nuclear weapons 'not going to happen,' Trump's envoy Kellogg says

Keith Kellogg, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, dismissed the possibility of Ukraine regaining nuclear power status in an interview with Fox News on Feb. 6.
“The chance of them getting their nuclear …

Feb 6, 2025

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'Russian media lies' — Ben Stiller denies claims about USAID funding his Ukraine trip, reposted by Musk

U.S. actor Ben Stiller has denied social media reports on Feb. 5 that the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funded his humanitarian trip to Ukraine, calling the claims “lies coming from Russian media."
“I completely …

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Ukraine's operation in Kursk Oblast may become 'important part' of negotiation process, Zelensky says

Ukrainian forces' operation in Russia’s Kursk Oblast may become an “important part” of the negotiation process to end Russia’s war against Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Feb. 5 after a meeting with British …

Feb 5, 2025

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US weapons aid to Ukraine is about to run out

Funds that Congress approved for weapons packages to Ukraine during the Biden administration are nearly empty, with most weapons already in Ukraine.
A Dec. 30 package from former U.S. President Joe Biden used up the last of the funding from the …

Feb 5, 2025

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Trump administration may present plan next week to end war in Ukraine, Bloomberg reports

U.S. President Donald Trump’s team may present a plan to end Russia’s war in Ukraine during the Munich Security Conference next week, Bloomberg reported on Feb. 5, citing its undisclosed sources.
Keith Kellogg, special envoy for Ukraine …

Feb 5, 2025

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Kremlin confirms intensified U.S.-Russia talks amid Trump's comments on Ukraine

In response to U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks about Washington's active negotiations with both Kyiv and Moscow, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has confirmed that Russia and the United States are engaging in robust interagency contacts …

Feb 5, 2025

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Why does Trump want Ukraine’s ‘rare earths’?

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Feb. 3 he was looking to cut a deal with Ukraine by giving the war-torn country weapons and aid in return for its “rare earths and other things.” But what exactly did Trump mean and what does Ukraine have to offer …

Feb 5, 2025

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Next Ramstein summit to be held on Feb. 12 under UK chairmanship, media reports

The next Ramstein-format summit of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) will take place on Feb. 12 under the chairmanship of the U.K. instead of the U.S., Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) reported on Feb. 5, citing its undisclosed …

Feb 5, 2025

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Shift in Kremlin strategy: Moscow opens to negotiations with Zelensky amid Trump's threats

In a surprising turn of events, Moscow appears ready to negotiate with Zelensky after a series of sharp threats from Trump, despite Putin's earlier firm rejection of the possibility.

Putin's Russia seems so intimidated by Donald Trump that it's …

Feb 5, 2025

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US 'not going to eliminate foreign aid,' Rubio says amid USAID shutdown push

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Feb. 4 that foreign aid should serve U.S. interests rather than function as charity, emphasizing that the Trump administration does not intend to halt all international assistance.
“I continue to …

Feb 5, 2025

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Trump's team split over how to end war in Ukraine, NBC reports

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is split over how to end the war in Ukraine, NBC News reported on Feb. 5.
Citing U.S. and Ukrainian officials, the outlet said Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine, General Keith Kellogg, and …

Feb 5, 2025

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Ukraine offering gas storage facilities for US LNG to boost Europe's energy security

Ukraine could store U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) in its underground facilities to bolster bilateral cooperation and Europe’s energy security, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Feb. 5 at a press conference attended by the Kyiv …

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Kellogg to discuss Trump's Ukraine strategy at Munich Security Conference

Keith Kellogg, U.S. Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, said on Feb. 5 he plans to attend the Munich Security Conference next week to discuss ending the war.
“I look forward to speaking about (Trump’s) goal to end …

Feb 5, 2025

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We Have Started Discussions with Trump's Administration – Zelenskyy

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UK doesn't see Russia being 'serious about negotiations' with Ukraine

London does not see indications that Russia is ready for serious negotiations about peace in Ukraine, U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy said on Feb. 5 at a press conference in Kyiv attended by the Kyiv Independent.
“We do not see (that) Russia …

Feb 5, 2025

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US provides 30% of Ukraine's weapons, domestic production covers 40%, Zelensky says

Around 40% of the weapons and equipment Ukraine uses on the battlefield are Ukrainian-made, while the U.S. contributes roughly 30%, President Volodymyr Zelensky told U.K. journalist Piers Morgan in an interview published on Feb. 4.
“This does …

Feb 5, 2025

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US leading 'very constructive talks on Ukraine,' Trump says

The U.S. is in contact with both the Russian and Ukrainian leadership about the war, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Feb. 4, calling the talks “constructive."
“But we are having very good talks, very constructive talks on Ukraine. …

Feb 5, 2025

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Ukraine should receive nuclear weapons if NATO entry is delayed, Zelensky says

The U.S. should provide Ukraine with an alternative security guarantee, such as nuclear weapons, if it is not ready to accept the country into NATO, President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested in an interview with U.K. journalist Piers Morgan published on …

Feb 5, 2025

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UK Foreign Secretary Lammy arrives in Kyiv

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy arrived in Kyiv on Feb. 5 to discuss bilateral cooperation and Ukraine’s security, said Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine’s ambassador to …

Feb 5, 2025

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US aid freeze halts support for prosecuting Russian war crimes, Ukraine's energy sector, lawmaker says

The Trump administration’s foreign aid freeze impacted programs supporting the prosecution of Russian war crimes and the restoration of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure after attacks, Ukraine-born Democratic Congressman Eugene Vindman said …

Feb 5, 2025

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US won't rule out using American troops to 'take over' Gaza Strip, Trump says

In a stunning proposal on Feb. 4, U.S. President Donald Trump asserted that the United States “will take over” the Gaza Strip, potentially with the help of American troops.
“(The United States will) own it and be responsible for …

Feb 5, 2025

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Ukraine-U.S. security dialogue: Yermak and Voltz discuss strategic cooperation and future presidential talks

Andriy Yermak, the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, held his first telephone conversation with U.S. National Security Advisor Michael Votz. Yermak shared this update on his Telegram channel.

The discussion revolved around primary …

Feb 5, 2025

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Ukraine-U.S. security dialogue: Yermak and Volz discuss strategic cooperation and future presidential talks

Andriy Yermak, the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, held his first telephone conversation with U.S. National Security Advisor Michael Volz. Yermak shared this update on his Telegram channel.

The discussion revolved around primary …

Feb 5, 2025

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Zelensky signals willingness for U.S.-Ukraine partnerships in rare earth mining

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed Ukraine's readiness to engage with partners in mining rare earth metals, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks on the matter. Zelensky emphasized that if Russia controls these deposits, …

Feb 5, 2025

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Trump on Ukrainian Rare Mineralss: "Ukraine Is Willing to Share Them"

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'I consider him an enemy' — Zelensky says he's ready to sit opposite Putin in peace talks

President Volodymyr Zelensky is ready to sit at the negotiating table with Russian President Vladimir Putin if it is the only setup that will bring peace to Ukraine, the president told U.K. journalist Piers Morgan in an interview published Feb. 4. …

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Trump And Zelensky Are Ready For A Deal

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'Dates and participants being finalized' — Zelensky on upcoming US delegation visit

The Ukrainian government is finalizing details for the first visit of a U.S. delegation to Ukraine since Donald Trump’s return to the White House, President Volodymyr Zelensky said during a Feb. 4 press briefing in Kyiv, RBC Ukraine reported.
Earlier …

Feb 4, 2025

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Trump wants Ukraine’s ‘rare earths’ — What critical materials does it actually have?

President Donald Trump came out on Feb. 3 saying he was looking to cut a deal with Ukraine by giving the war-torn country weapons and aid in return for its “rare earths and other things.”
“We’re looking to do a deal with Ukraine, where …

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Ukraine open to mining rare earths in cooperation with partners, Zelensky says

Ukraine is open to mining rare earths with its partners, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Feb. 4 during a press briefing in Kyiv, NV reported.
Zelensky’s statement comes after U.S. President Donald Trump said that Washington was seeking …

Feb 4, 2025

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Kremlin criticizes Trump's proposal for Ukraine's rare earth metals

Moscow expressed skepticism over the idea of "aid for resources" for Ukraine. The Kremlin claims that Trump's proposal to assist Kyiv in exchange for Ukraine's rare earth metals essentially amounts to purchasing that aid.

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Feb 4, 2025

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Explainer: Ukraine’s EuroMaidan was not a coup, despite Russian disinfo pushed by Musk

More than a decade after Ukraine’s pro-democracy EuroMaidan Revolution, the false — but persistent — claim that the movement was a Western-backed “coup” refuses to die.
Elon Musk on Feb. 2 boosted to his more than 215 million followers a …

Feb 4, 2025

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Ukraine won't hold elections until Russia's war is over, Ukraine's envoy to US says

Ukraine won’t hold elections until Russia’s war is over, Ukraine’s Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova told Suspilne in an interview published on Feb. 4.
Markarova’s statement comes after Keith Kellogg, Trump’s …

Feb 4, 2025

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Kyiv rejects US proposal for elections amid ongoing war with Russia

Ukrainian Presidential Communications Advisor Dmytro Lytvyn publicly opposed a call made by U.S. Special Representative Keith Kellogg for holding elections in Ukraine by the end of the year. The Ukrainian official shared his remarks on social media …

Feb 4, 2025

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Europe must act on Russian LNG before Trump makes it impossible

Europe’s window to ban Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) is closing faster than we think.
As a second Trump administration takes shape, Europe’s opportunity to impose new, meaningful measures on Russian fossil fuels is rapidly diminishing. …

Feb 4, 2025

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US producers, Saudi Arabia resist Trump's push for increased oil production, WSJ reports

American oil producers and Saudi Arabia are pushing back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s call to ramp up oil production, signaling reluctance to align with his strategy to lower global energy prices, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported …

Feb 4, 2025

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'Illegal maneuver' — Democratic lawmakers oppose merging USAID under State Department

Democratic lawmakers in the U.S. Congress on Feb. 3 protested the merging of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) under the State Department, warning that the decision threatens global aid programs, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty …

Feb 4, 2025

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2 killed, 13 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day

Russian attacks against multiple Ukrainian regions killed at least two civilians and injured at least 13 over the past day, regional authorities reported on Feb. 4.
Russia launched 65 Shahed-type attack drones and decoy drones against Ukraine …

Feb 4, 2025

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'Selfish' — Scholz blasts Trump's aid-for-rare earths Ukraine plan

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to tie military aid for Ukraine to access to the country’s rare earth resources, calling it “very selfish and self-centered,” Spiegel reported on …

Feb 4, 2025

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Trump officially appoints Keith Kellogg as special envoy for Ukraine, Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump on Feb. 3 officially appointed retired General Keith Kellogg as a special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Voice of America correspondent Kateryna Lisunova reported.
“We made a lot of progress on Russia-Ukraine,” …

Feb 4, 2025

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Trump expected to withdraw US from UN Human Rights Council, Reuters reports

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to announce on Feb. 4 that the United States will withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council and extend a freeze on funding for the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, a White House official …

Feb 4, 2025

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UK to provide more military aid to Ukraine this year than ever before, Starmer says

The United Kingdom will provide more military support to Ukraine in 2025 than it ever has before, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Feb. 3.
The U.K. previously announced plans to deliver unprecedented military assistance to Ukraine this year, …

Feb 4, 2025

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US briefly paused weapons to Kyiv in first days of Trump term, sources tell Reuters

The United States briefly stopped shipping weapons to Ukraine as the new White House administration debated its policies toward Kyiv, Reuters reported on Feb. 3, citing four sources familiar with the matter.
U.S. President Donald Trump took office on …

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'We need the corps system' — Zelensky approves plan to restructure army

Ukraine’s Armed Forces are transitioning to a new organizational structure intended to modernize the army, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Feb. 3.
The announcement comes after Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said that reforming the …

Feb 3, 2025

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Rubio takes control of USAID amid Musk's threats to shut down agency

U.S. President Donald Trump appointed Secretary of State Marco Rubio as acting adminstrator over the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), according to a statement published Feb. 3.
The announcement comes shortly after billionaire Elon …

Feb 3, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Kursk operation, long-range strikes into Russia — Syrskyi outlines Ukraine's priorities

Key developments on Feb. 3:
Trump seeks Ukrainian rare earths in exchange for aid, Kyiv keen to agree
Kursk operation, long-range strikes in Russia — Syrskyi outlines Ukraine’s priorities
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Russia Doesn't Get Any Help from Trump, and That's Great – @JakeBroe

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Trump seeks Ukrainian rare earths in exchange for aid, Kyiv keen to agree

U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking to have Ukraine supply the U.S. with rare earths as a condition for aid for the war-torn country.
“We’re looking to do a deal with Ukraine, where they’re going to secure what we’re giving …

Feb 3, 2025

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The week ahead: Key developments impacting global politics & markets

Editor’s note: This article is an on-site version of KI Insights' The Week Ahead newsletter covering events from Feb. 3-Feb. 9. Sign up here to start your week with an agenda of Ukraine-related events, delivered directly to your inbox every …

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US, EU should be part of Ukraine-Russia peace talks, Zelensky says

The United States and the European Union should join Ukraine and Russia at the negotiating table in future peace talks, President Volodymyr Zelensky told the Associated Press (AP) in an interview published Feb. 1.
The comments come a day after U.S. …

Feb 2, 2025

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Trump launches trade war with steep tariffs on China, Canada, Mexico

U.S. President Donald Trump signed executive orders on Feb. 1 imposing steep tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico, potentially triggering a trade war between the U.S. and its largest economic partners.
The orders placed 25% tariffs on Mexican and …

Feb 2, 2025

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Ukraine's NATO membership 'cheapest' security guarantee, 'victory' for Trump, Zelensky tells AP

NATO membership is the “cheapest” possible security guarantee for Ukraine and a chance for U.S. President Donald Trump to score a geopolitical victory over Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an …

Feb 2, 2025

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US urges Ukraine to hold elections after ceasefire, Reuters reports

The United States is urging Ukraine to hold elections, possibly by the end of the year, particularly if a truce with Russia is reached in the coming months, according to President Donald Trump’s top Ukraine official.
Keith Kellogg, …

Feb 1, 2025

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Russian bot network 'Doppelgänger' floods Western media with misinformation amid Ukraine aid freeze

In a bid to sway public opinion, the Kremlin-linked bot network 'Doppelgänger' has begun disseminating pseudo-journalistic articles advocating for a recent decision by the new U.S. President Donald Trump to freeze aid programs for Ukraine.

The …

Feb 1, 2025

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America in Crisis: A conversation with Frank Figliuzzi on firing of FBI agents – February 1 2025

In this exclusive interview, retired FBI Assistant Director for Counterintelligence Frank Figliuzzi discusses the controversial demands made by Donald Trump to fire or …

Feb 1, 2025

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Shifting Sands: Trump’s Peace Proposal for Ukraine and Russia

Join our exclusive KI Insights Monthly Briefing to gain critical perspectives on the prospects of a peace process in Ukraine under the new US administration. We will analyze the various involved stakeholders and their negotiation stances and discuss …

Feb 1, 2025

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General Staff: Russia has lost 839,040 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 839,040 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on Feb. 1.
This number includes 1,430 casualties Russian forces suffered just over …

Feb 1, 2025

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Trump claims he and Putin could take 'significant' steps to end Russia’s war in Ukraine

Former U.S. President Donald Trump said on Jan. 31 that his team has already engaged in “very serious” discussions with Russia about its war in Ukraine. He suggested that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin could soon take …

Feb 1, 2025

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US foreign aid transformed Ukraine. Its suspension threatens a setback

Editor’s Note: The Kyiv Independent isn’t a recipient of U.S. foreign aid, and its funding wasn’t affected by the aid freeze.
With the stroke of a pen, U.S. President Donald Trump last week put a freeze on projects that have helped Ukraine become …

Jan 31, 2025

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Kremlin dispels rumors of Trump-Putin phone call amid media speculation

In recent discussions surrounding the geopolitical corridors of power, rumors of a phone conversation between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have been swirling. However, the Kremlin has stepped in to clarify: …

Jan 31, 2025

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SBU probes alleged leak of Budanov’s statement on threat to Ukraine’s existence

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has launched a criminal investigation following media reports alleging that Ukraine’s spy chief made a statement about a threat to the country’s existence during a closed-door parliamentary meeting, Ukrainska …

Jan 31, 2025

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'100% tariffs' — Trump vows trade war if BRICS replaces dollar as reserve currency

U.S. President Donald Trump vowed on Jan. 31 to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS countries if they attempt to use new or existing currency to replace the U.S. dollar in international trade.
“We are going to require a commitment from these seemingly …

Jan 31, 2025

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China is Russia's sole supplier of key military-use rare metals amid sanctions, RFE/RL reports

China became Russia’s sole supplier of gallium, germanium, and stibium, chemical substances needed to produce weapons, including nuclear ones, after the introduction of EU and U.S. sanctions in 2022, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s …

Jan 31, 2025

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Tulsi Gabbard 'offended' by question about pro-Russian sympathies at Senate hearing

Tulsi Gabbard, U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee for national intelligence director, fielded questions about her record on foreign affairs and past statements about Russia during her Senate confirmation hearing on Jan. 30.
Gabbard has …

Jan 31, 2025

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Kyiv Independent launches fundraiser to support Ukraine's front-line media after US aid freeze

The Kyiv Independent launched a fundraiser to support three independent local media outlets in Ukraine, whose funding was cut as a result of a 90-day pause on U.S. foreign aid ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The goal is to raise 40,000 pounds …

Jan 30, 2025

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What's behind Zelensky's recent round of sanctions on top pro-Russian politicians, propagandists, energy mogul?

In late January, President Volodymyr Zelensky slapped sanctions on 18 people, both Russians and Ukrainians.
The list included 10 Ukrainian nationals, four Russians, and four people with both Ukrainian and Russian citizenship.
Among them were Ukrainian …

Jan 30, 2025

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Russian oligarch held stake in Musk's SpaceX through trust despite sanctions, Bloomberg reports

Russian billionaire and politician Suleyman Kerimov held at least a 1% stake in SpaceX through a trust, even after the U.S. sanctioned him in 2018 for aiding President Vladimir Putin’s policies, Bloomberg reported on Jan. 30, citing undisclosed …

Jan 30, 2025

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Lithuania open to sending peacekeepers to Ukraine, chief commander says

Lithuania will likely consider deploying military personnel to Ukraine for a potential peacekeeping mission, Lithuanian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Raimundas Vaiksnoras said on Jan. 30, according to the LRT broadcaster.
“If you ask whether …

Jan 30, 2025

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Georgescu has 'masters in Moscow' — Kyiv slams Romanian politician over comments on Ukraine's partition

Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry on Jan. 30 condemned Romania’s far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu’s statement that Ukraine is a “fictional state” whose partition is “inevitable,” labeling his …

Jan 30, 2025

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Europe’s inaction on undersea infrastructure is a security time bomb

Following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, concerns over the security of energy and communication infrastructure in the Baltic Sea intensified. Initially, focus was placed on the threat of hybrid attacks from Russia.
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Romania's presidential candidate Georgescu calls Ukraine 'fictional state,' suggests annexing territory

Far-right Romanian politician Calin Georgescu called Ukraine a “fictional state” and claimed that the eventual partition of its territories is “inevitable” in an interview published on Jan. 29.
“On 100% it will …

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General Staff: Russia has lost 835,940 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 835,940 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on Jan. 30.
This number includes 1,270 casualties Russian forces suffered just over …

Jan 30, 2025

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EU not considering banning Russian LNG until it secures alternatives, Reuters reports

The European Commission will not propose implementing a ban on Russian liquified natural gas (LNG) imports in its upcoming sanctions package amid concern among member states about first securing an alternative from other countries, including the …

Jan 30, 2025

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Russian drone attack on residential building in Sumy injures 7, including child

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
A Russian drone attack struck a residential building in the northeastern city of Sumy overnight on Jan. 30, injuring at least seven people, local authorities reported.
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NATO on track to send Kyiv over $40 billion in 2025

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is on course to fulfill its promise to send approximately $41.6 billion (40 billion euros) in security assistance to Ukraine by the end of the year, NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska said …

Jan 30, 2025

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Zelensky looks to domestic, EU funders for key projects amid US aid freeze

President Volodymyr Zelensky has directed the government to identify domestic and European funding sources for key projects in energy infrastructure, veterans' affairs, and border checkpoints during the 90-day freeze on U.S. foreign aid.
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Jan 29, 2025

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Ukrainian lawmakers seek to temporarily replace USAID with European funding

Ukraine’s parliamentary humanitarian and information policy committee launched consultations with their European counterparts on a temporary replacement of American funding under the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the …

Jan 29, 2025

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Russia's 25% military budget hike demands stronger sanctions, more Ukraine aid, PM Shmyhal says

Russia has increased its military budget by 25% in 2025, underscoring the need for stronger sanctions, more weapons, and greater assistance from Ukraine’s international partners, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Jan. 29.
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Jan 29, 2025

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Slavoj Zizek: Leftists falsify the choice that Ukrainians face during wartime

In times of war, the fundamental questions of survival, morality, and identity not only dominate the discourse but also expose the fissures in global political ideologies. Amid the clamor of media narratives and entrenched partisan frameworks, a few …

Jan 29, 2025

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Trump must call Putin’s bluff on Ukraine talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin is starting 2025 with a bang. In a nod to U.S. President Donald Trump’s desire for a settlement in Ukraine, the Kremlin has announced its readiness for negotiations “without preconditions.”
However, the devil is in …

Jan 29, 2025

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Rubio issues humanitarian waiver for Trump's foreign aid freeze, WP reports

U.S. State Secretary Marco Rubio has backtracked on a near-total freeze of U.S. foreign aid, issuing a waiver for “life-saving humanitarian assistance,” the Washington Post (WP) reported on. Jan 28 citing memos sent to aid organizations. …

Jan 29, 2025

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Zelensky orders report on Ukrainian programmes affected by Trump's foreign aid freeze

President Volodymyr Zelensky has ordered a report on U.S.-funded projects in Ukraine affected by President Donald Trump’s freeze on foreign assistance, he said during his evening address on Jan. 28.
U.S. President Donald Trump suspended all U.S. …

Jan 29, 2025

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'4 out of 4' — Russian Lukoil oil refinery struck by multiple Ukrainian drones, military intelligence source claims

A Lukoil oil refinery in the Russian oblast of Nizhny Novgorod was struck by multiple Ukrainian drones in the early hours of Jan. 29, a military intelligence (HUR) source told the Kyiv Independent.
Drone strikes were reported by local officials across …

Jan 29, 2025

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Kallas, Rubio discuss Ukraine in first official phone call

EU Chief Diplomat Kaja Kallas spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Jan. 28 in their first official phone conversation since the Trump administration took office.
“Good call with Sec. Rubio,” Kallas wrote on X.
“We discussed global …

Jan 29, 2025

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US judge temporarily halts Trump's federal aid freeze, NYT reports

A federal judge temporarily halted the Trump administration’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memo that sought to freeze up to $3 billion in funding for various U.S. federal aid programs, the New York Times (NYT) reported on Jan. 28.
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China urges Russia, US to cut nuclear arsenals before joining disarmament talks

China urged the United States and Russia on Jan. 28 to “further reduce” their nuclear stockpiles as a necessary step before Beijing would consider joining potential disarmament talks proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Trump’s foreign aid freeze stranded independent media in Ukraine. Here's how you can help

It probably made sense on paper.
In his first week in office, U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a 90–day freeze on U.S. foreign aid to review whether the distribution aligned with his foreign policy. I can see how Trump supporters and his team …

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Ukraine war latest: Putin claims Zelensky doesn't have a right to sign any potential peace deal

Key developments on Jan. 28:
Putin claims Zelensky doesn’t have a right to sign any potential peace deal
‘Pure propaganda’ — Kharkiv Oblast governor denies Russian claims of capturing Dvorichna
Italian parliament extends military …

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Putin claims Zelensky doesn't have a right to sign any potential peace deal

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated his claim that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is “illegitimate” and said that he has no right to sign any documents in potential peace negotiations, according to an interview with …

Jan 28, 2025

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What Trump's first week in office says about his stance on Ukraine

For those with a vested interest in Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump’s first week in office was a bit of a rollercoaster.
His inauguration speech on Jan. 21 made no explicit mention of Ukraine or Russia’s full-scale invasion, prompting …

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Italian parliament extends military support for Ukraine through 2025

The Italian parliament’s lower house on Jan. 28 approved the prolongation of military support for Ukraine until Dec. 31, 2025, the Italian news agency ANSA reported.
Earlier, the Italian Senate approved the measure with 192 votes in favor and …

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NEWSFLASH: Trump foreign aid freeze blow to Ukraine civil society

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Jan 28, 2025

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NATO strengthens Baltic Sea security amid concerns over Russian sabotage

In a recent press conference in Berlin, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed deep concern over ongoing damage to underwater cables in the Baltic Sea.

"The latest incident involving an underwater cable in the Baltic Sea highlights the threat posed …

Jan 28, 2025

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Russian oil sales to China and India stall as sanctions increase costs, Reuters reports

Trade for March-loading Russian oil in China and India has stalled due to soaring shipping costs triggered by U.S. sanctions introduced on Jan. 10, Reuters reported on Jan. 28.
The sanctions target nearly 200 vessels in Russia’s “shadow …

Jan 28, 2025

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Davos heard Ukraine’s call, but will Europe seize the opportunity?

“We’re at yet another turning point,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told global leaders in Davos last week, “which some see as a problem for Europe, but others call a chance. Europe must establish itself as a strong global player, as an …

Jan 28, 2025

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Trump’s Russia sanctions might be what finally works

Just one week into his presidency, U.S. President Donald Trump has hinted at his approach to U.S. sanctions on Russia. On Truth Social last week, he called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to “settle now and STOP this ridiculous War! IT’S ONLY …

Jan 28, 2025

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'Stupid, illogical' — Zelensky blasts Ukraine for relinquishing nuclear arms without strong security guarantees

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Jan. 25 criticized Ukraine’s decision to give up its nuclear weapons in the 1990s without receiving strong security guarantees in return.
Ukraine relinquished the Soviet-era nuclear arms stationed on its territory …

Jan 28, 2025

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US suspends Ukrainian refugee program after Trump's immigration order

The U.S. has suspended its refugee program for Ukrainians called “Uniting for Ukraine,” the country’s Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website showed on Jan. 28, more than a week after U.S. President Donald Trump issued …

Jan 28, 2025

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Turkish media: prospective Ukraine peace talks set for spring 2025

Peace negotiations to resolve the ongoing war in Ukraine might likely kick off between April and May 2025. According to the reports from pro-government Turkish newspaper Hürriyet, a high-profile meeting between the Presidents of Russia and the United …

Jan 28, 2025

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Urgent peace talks essential for Ukraine's survival: Intelligence Chief warns

In a confidential meeting at Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada, the head of military intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov, has issued a grim forecast, urging swift negotiations to end the conflict with Russia. Ukrayinska Pravda reports, citing it sources, that, …

Jan 28, 2025

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Trump 'helped' persuade Hungary to unblock EU Russia sanctions, Polish FM claims

U.S. President Donald Trump may have helped persuade Hungary to lift its veto on the European Union’s extension of sanctions against Russia, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said on Jan. 27, according to the Polish news outlet RMF 24. …

Jan 27, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: North Korean forces reportedly pull back from one front-line sector following heavy casualties

Key developments on Jan. 27:
North Korean troops seem to temporarily withdraw from one section of front in Kursk Oblast, military says
Russia claims to capture Velyka Novosilka, Ukraine admits partial retreat but says battles ongoing
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Trump suspends aid to Ukraine, vital NGOs 'don't know if they'll survive'

U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to freeze foreign development assistance for 90 days has thrown Ukrainian organizations into turmoil, in some cases threatening their very existence and leaving the people they support in limbo.
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Jan 27, 2025

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Lithuania, Estonia pledge 5% defense spending, following Trump's call, FT reports

Lithuania and Estonia have become the first NATO members to meet U.S. President Donald Trump’s call to raise defense spending to more than 5% of GDP, Financial Times reported on Jan. 27.
Trump reiterated his demand on Jan. 7, urging NATO allies …

Jan 27, 2025

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Trump needs to 'understand where the threat is,' UK lawmaker says

U.S. President Donald Trump needs to “understand where the threat is” and not “force Ukraine into a bad deal,” U.K. lawmaker Iain Duncan Smith told the Kyiv Independent.
In an interview in Kyiv alongside another U.K. lawmaker …

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Shadowing Russian hybrid warfare ships in the Baltic Sea

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Jan 27, 2025

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Zelensky’s party’s parliamentary leader attended Trump’s inauguration, media reports

David Arakhamia, the parliamentary leader of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Servant of the People party, was among the few foreign dignitaries that attended U.S. President Donald Trump’s inauguration last week, Independent reported on Jan. 26. …

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Hungary receives ’requested guarantees’ from EU on energy transit, Hungarian FM says

The EU has provided Hungary with “requested guarantees” regarding its “energy security” concerns, namely the transit of fossil fuels to EU member states, Hungary’s Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Jan. 27.
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Zelensky arrives in Poland for Holocaust Remembrance Day commemoration

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President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Poland for a commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi Auschwitz death camp, Zelensky’s spokesperson, Serhii Nykyforov, told Ukrinform on Jan. …

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine strikes drone storage facility in Russia's Oryol Oblast and destroys 200 Shaheds, General Staff reports

Key developments on Jan. 25-26:
Ukraine strikes drone storage facility in Russia’s Oryol Oblast and destroys 200 Shaheds, General Staff reports
Rubio halts most foreign aid, including Ukraine assistance, Politico reports
Russia launched over 1,250 …

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Suspilne: Washington orders USAID to suspend projects and funding in Ukraine

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), one of the largest official aid agencies in the world, has been told to stop projects in Ukraine following a 90-day foreign aid freeze imposed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Ukrainian media …

Jan 26, 2025

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The week ahead: Key developments impacting global politics & markets

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Russia launched over 1,250 bombs, 750 drones at Ukraine during Trump's first week in office

Russia fired 1,250 aerial bombs, over 750 attack drones, and 20 missiles at Ukraine in the last week, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Jan 26.

The attacks targeted Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Donetsk, Kherson, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Dnipropetrovsk …

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Ukrainian sailors return home from Houthi captivity

Three Ukrainian sailors held captive by Houthi militants for 14 months returned to Ukraine on Jan. 25, Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) reported.
The Yemeni rebel group captured the Galaxy Leader commercial vessel and detained its …

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Trump serious about annexing Greenland, aggressive with Danish PM, FT reports

U.S. President Donald Trump aggressively defended his plans to take over Greenland in a phone wall with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, the Financial Times (FT) reported on Jan. 24.
In the weeks leading up to his inauguration, Trump has …

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Trump fires Defense, State department watchdogs in latest government purge

U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed 15 inspectors general, including those in the Defense and State departments, in a late-night purge on Jan. 24, the Washington Post (WP) reported on Jan. 25.
The move is the latest action the new administration …

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Zelensky believes Trump can end war in Ukraine, must include Kyiv in talks

U.S. President Donald Trump could potentially fulfill his promise to end the war in Ukraine, but only if he involves Kyiv in any discussions, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky.
While the specifics of a potential agreement under Trump remain …

Jan 26, 2025

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US diplomats push for exemption on Ukraine aid amid 90-day freeze, FT reports

U.S. diplomats are urgently seeking an exemption for Ukraine-related programs from a 90-day foreign aid freeze imposed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to documents reviewed by the Financial Times (FT) and sources familiar with the …

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US suspends programs for entry of migrants, including Ukrainians, NYT reports

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security suspended a number of programs that allowed immigrants to temporarily settle in the country, including an initiative for Ukrainians, the New York Times (NYT) reported on Jan. 24.
U.S. President Donald Trump …

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US considers buying weapons for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets, Kellogg says

The U.S. government is considering purchasing American weapons for Ukraine with money received from frozen Russian assets, Keith Kellogg, U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace envoy for Ukraine and Russia, told Fox News on Jan. 24.
President …

Jan 25, 2025

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Pete Hegseth confirmed as US Secretary of Defense in tie-breaking vote

The U.S. Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense on Jan. 24 in a tie-breaking vote.
Hegseth, a combat veteran and former Fox News host, was confirmed with the Senate split 50-50.
Vice President JD Vance cast the deciding vote, as three …

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Foreign Ministry rejects Slovak PM's unfounded Ukrainian cyberattack claim

The Foreign Ministry denied Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s claim that Ukraine is connected to a cyberattack on Slovakia’s national insurance company, according to a statement on the Ministry’s website on Jan. 24.
“We categorically …

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Zelensky says Putin wants to 'manipulate' Trump amid talk of peace negotiations

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Jan. 24 that Russian President Vladimir Putin is attempting to “manipulate” U.S. President Donald Trump. Zelensky’s warning came after Putin expressed willingness to engage in talks with Trump and …

Jan 25, 2025

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Rubio halts most foreign aid, including Ukraine assistance, Politico reports

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Jan. 24 new guidance that halts spending on most foreign aid grants for 90 days. This directive, which took State Department officials by surprise, appears to include funding for military assistance to …

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US arms exports reach record $318 billion in 2024 driven by Ukraine-related demand

U.S. military equipment sales to foreign governments jumped 29% in 2024, reaching a record $318.7 billion, according to the State Department. Countries ramped up purchases to restock supplies sent to Ukraine and prepare for potential large-scale …

Jan 24, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: 'More than 50 explosions’ — Massive drone strike targets Russian refinery, plants

Key developments on Jan. 24:
‘More than 50 explosions’ — Massive drone strike targets Russian refinery, plants
Russian army failing to outflank Pokrovsk, Ukraine’s military says
Media investigation identifies over 90,000 Russian soldiers …

Jan 24, 2025

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‘An opportunity, not a burden:’ Ukraine House Davos’s message for world leaders, investors

Over the last week, Ukraine House Davos opened its doors to world leaders and investors for the sixth year in a row during the World Economic Forum in Switzerland.
Ukraine House this year was adorned with the slogan “Your Country First, Win With Us.” …

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'Enough of Fico' — Slovaks flood the streets in nationwide anti-government protests

Protests erupted in more than 20 Slovak cities on Jan. 24 under the slogan “Slovakia is Europe,” targeting the government of Prime Minister Robert Fico, Slovak media Aktuality reported.
Protesters chanted slogans like “Enough of …

Jan 24, 2025

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Ukraine’s weapons procurement clean-up at risk as defense minister moves to undermine reform

Ukraine’s lengthy efforts to clean up its weapons procurement are in danger of being unwound as the Defense Ministry strangleholds the Defense Procurement Agency, say anti-corruption activists and lawmakers.

Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced on …

Jan 24, 2025

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Incoming Trump peace envoy suggests oil crackdown to push Russia to negotiate

Stricter measures targeting Russia’s oil industry could pressure the Kremlin to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, incoming peace envoy for U.S. President Donald Trump, told FOX News on Jan. 24.
The proposal comes as Trump …

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What leverage does Trump have over Putin in peace negotiations? Quite a lot, experts say

Only days after U.S. President Donald Trump returned to the White House, he dialed up the heat on Russia with a threat of sanctions, tariffs, and negotiating “the hard way” if Russian President Vladimir Putin fails to come to the table …

Jan 24, 2025

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Trump accuses Russia of stealing plans for U.S. hypersonic missile

President Donald Trump has accused Russia of stealing U.S. plans for a hypersonic missile during the administration of President Barack Obama, telling Fox News’s Sean Hannity on Jan.23 that “some bad person gave them the design." …

Jan 24, 2025

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Putin claims Russia ready for Ukraine peace talks, questions legitimacy under Zelensky's decree

Russian President Vladimir Putin told reporters on Jan. 24 that Russia is ready for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump on ending the war in Ukraine.
“Regarding negotiations, we have always said — and I want to emphasize this again — that we …

Jan 24, 2025

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Kremlin: Putin open to talks with Trump

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has addressed U.S. President Donald Trump's plans to lower oil prices. Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready for discussions with President Trump. According to Peskov, Moscow is "waiting for signals," as …

Jan 24, 2025

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'Utter bulls***' — Ukraine rejects Russia's demand to abandon NATO membership promise

Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry dismissed Russia’s demand to cancel NATO’s 2008 promise of eventual membership for Ukraine, calling it “utter bulit” in a Jan. 24 statement.
The response comes after Russian Deputy Foreign …

Jan 24, 2025

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Russia says ban on Ukraine’s NATO accession ’key’ condition for resolving war

Moscow sees a ban on Ukraine’s entry to NATO as a key condition in resolving the Russia-Ukraine war, the pro-Kremlin news agency Interfax reported on Jan. 24, citing Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko.
“And will not only seek …

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Trump plans to reach out to North Korea’s Kim Jong Un

U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview on Jan. 23 he intends to again engage North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, signaling a shift from the previous Biden administration.
“I’ll reach out to him again,” Trump said in the …

Jan 24, 2025

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'Victory means restoring territorial integrity' — Merz reaffirms support for Ukraine ahead of elections

Friedrich Merz, the leading contender to become Germany’s next chancellor, said that if elected, his strategic priorities would include a just end to Russia’s war against Ukraine, Der Spiegel reported on Jan. 23.
The statement comes after …

Jan 24, 2025

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Putin ready to talk to Trump, Kremlin 'awaits signals' from US

Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to hold talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Jan. 24 during a press briefing.
Trump has previously said he wants to meet with Putin “very quickly” …

Jan 24, 2025

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'Uncontrolled escalation' — Russia opposes NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine

Deploying a NATO peacekeeping contingent to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire in the war with Russia could lead to “uncontrolled escalation,” Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova claimed on Jan. 23 during a press …

Jan 24, 2025

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Zelensky is ’no angel’ — Trump suggests Ukrainian president shares blame for war

U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky share the blame for the Ukraine-Russia war in an interview segment with Fox News released on Jan. 23.
“Zelensky… …

Jan 24, 2025

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John Ratcliffe confirmed as CIA Director

The U.S. Senate formally confirmed John Ratcliffe as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) on Jan. 23.
Ratcliffe, who served as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence during part of Trump’s first term in …

Jan 24, 2025

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Trump announces readiness to meet with Putin as soon as possible, Reuters reports

U.S. President Donald Trump said that he wanted to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin as soon as possible to end the war in Ukraine, Reuters reported on Jan. 23.
Trump also said that he wanted to explore reductions in nuclear arms.
“I really …

Jan 24, 2025

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Trump’s 90-day foreign add suspension order does not impact weapon deliveries to Ukraine, Pentagon says

U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order suspending foreign aid programs for 90 days does not apply to military assistance for Ukraine, the Pentagon confirmed to the Ukrainian Service of Voice of America on Jan. 23.
“Security assistance to …

Jan 23, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Russian forces suspected of killing 6 Ukrainian POWs in Donetsk Oblast

Key developments on Jan. 23:
Russian forces suspected of killing 6 Ukrainian POWs in Donetsk Oblast
Ukrainian soldiers near Velyka Novosilka at risk of encirclement, spokesperson says
Zelensky clarifies comment on 200,000 peacekeepers, says figure …

Jan 23, 2025

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NATO Chief calls for continued U.S. arms supplies to Ukraine, urges Europe to increase defense spending

Secretary General of NATO Mark Rutte has urged the United States to continue its arms supplies to Ukraine, asserting that Europe is ready to "foot the bill."

According to Rutte, former President Trump's insistence that European allies increase their …

Jan 23, 2025

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Analyst warns of potential Russian expansion into Moldova or Baltics amidst stagnant Ukraine war

As the situation in eastern Ukraine stagnates, Russian President Vladimir Putin may be contemplating a move to annex another country, posits analyst Anatoly Nesmiyan, also known as El Murid. He argues that a compromise between Ukraine and Russia, as …

Jan 23, 2025

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‘King of the playground’ — Russian mibloggers react to Trump’s war in Ukraine ultimatum

Russian military bloggers, known as milbloggers, have responded in defiant terms to Donald Trump’s ultimatum to his Russian counterpart, describing it as “blackmail” from a U.S. president acting more like a “king of the …

Jan 23, 2025

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UK, US sanctions force Russia's oil tankers to reflag, Bloomberg reports

A growing portion of Russia’s oil tanker fleet is being forced to reflag as U.S. and U.K. sanctions intensify pressure on Moscow’s shipping network, Bloomberg reported on Jan. 23.
The removal of these flags disrupts Russia’s oil …

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57% of Ukrainians believe peace without full territorial integrity will fail, poll shows

A majority of Ukrainians — 57% — believe any peace agreement that does not fully restore Ukraine’s territorial integrity is destined to fail, according to a survey by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) published on Jan. 23. …

Jan 23, 2025

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Trump says Russia's war in Ukraine 'will end immediately' if OPEC lowers oil prices

President Donald Trump said on Jan. 23 he will ask the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to lower the price of oil, saying it would end Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine “immediately."
“If the price …

Jan 23, 2025

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NATO chief urges US to keep arming Ukraine, pledges European funding

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called on the United States to continue supplying weapons to Ukraine, pledging that Europe will shoulder the financial burden, Reuters reported on Jan. 23.
“If this new Trump administration is willing to keep …

Jan 23, 2025

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'Trump needs to come out on top' — Zelensky on US president's role in ending war

The end of the war must be a victory for U.S. President Donald Trump, not for Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview for Bloomberg TV on Jan. 22.
Zelensky’s statement comes amid Trump’s calls …

Jan 23, 2025

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Zelensky clarifies comment on 200,000 peacekeepers, says figure depends on Ukrainian army size

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Jan. 23 clarified his earlier comments on the number of European peacekeepers needed to maintain peace in Ukraine, saying the required numbers would depend on the size of Ukraine’s own military.
The statement comes …

Jan 23, 2025

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Kremlin sees 'no new elements' in Trump's statement on sanctions against Russia

The Kremlin sees nothing new in U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to impose sanctions if no deal on the war in Ukraine is reached, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Jan. 23 during his press briefing.
A day earlier, Trump said that …

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Putin increasingly concerned about state of Russia’s economy, Reuters reports

Russian President Vladimir Putin appears increasingly concerned about the country’s economy as U.S. President Donald Trump calls for an end to the war in Ukraine, Reuters reported on Jan. 23, citing five undisclosed sources.
Throughout the …

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US podcaster Fridman plans to visit Russia, interview Putin after criticizing Zelensky

U.S. podcaster Lex Friedman plans to visit Russia to interview Russian President Vladimir Putin, Fridman said on Jan. 22 at Joe Rogan’s podcast.
The podcaster previously interviewed President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv. Following the interview, …

Jan 23, 2025

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Ukraine is failing the mobilization test

Ukrainian society largely does not want to mobilize. Nearly 6 million Ukrainian men have not updated their information in military enlistment centers, and most of them likely don’t have grounds for a deferment or exemption. Forced mobilization …

Jan 23, 2025

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Trump's national security adviser Waltz starts purging NSC, including aides working with Ukraine

U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz has launched a full vetting of the National Security Council (NSC) staff, including those working with Ukraine, in line with Donald Trump’s America First agenda, the Washington Post (WP) reported on …

Jan 23, 2025

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Depends what 'deal' means — Kremlin responds to Trump's sanctions threats

Russia will have to determine what U.S. President Donald Trump means by “deal” before entering into negotiations to end the full-scale war in Ukraine, Russia’s Deputy U.N. Ambassador Dmitry Polyanskiy said on Jan. 22. …

Jan 23, 2025

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US leadership essential in Ukraine peace efforts, Zelensky tells Bloomberg

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Jan. 22 that any effective peacekeeping force in Ukraine must include U.S. troops, emphasizing the critical role of the United States in deterring Russian aggression.
Speaking with Bloomberg’s …

Jan 23, 2025

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EU to allocate $36 billion of financial support to Ukraine

The European Union will provide 35 billion euros ($36 billion) in financial assistance to Ukraine in 2025 through the G7 ERA credit initiative and the Ukraine Facility program, European Commission’s vice-president and trade commissioner …

Jan 22, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine's Special Forces say they killed 21 North Korean soldiers, show combat footage

Key developments on Jan. 22:
Ukraine’s Special Forces say they killed 21 North Korean soldiers, show combat footage
Kyiv court arrests three senior officers accused of failed defense of Kharkiv Oblast
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How Ukraine lost faith in the Red Cross and UN

Seeing the face of Ukrainian soldier Maksym Kolesnykov light up with joy over an apple upon his release from Russian captivity last February was enough to bring anyone to tears.
During nearly a year in captivity, Kolesnykov lost over 30 kilograms and …

Jan 22, 2025

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Russian MP proposes renaming Black Sea following Trump's Gulf of Mexico rebranding idea

In the wake of former President Donald Trump's announcement about renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the 'American Gulf,' enthusiasm in Russia has been stirred for a similar initiative. Inspired, Denis Bulanov, a deputy from the Saratov regional Duma …

Jan 22, 2025

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Lithuania bolsters Ukraine's defense with advanced drones and thermal imaging equipment

Drones and thermal imaging cameras are set to enhance surveillance and detection capabilities, particularly in combat zones with challenging visibility conditions.

This technological upgrade will allow Ukraine to better monitor enemy movements and …

Jan 22, 2025

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'We can do it the easy way or the hard way,' Trump says to Russia on ending the war in Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump called on Russia to “make a deal” to end the war in Ukraine on Jan. 22, warning that failure to reach an agreement would lead to increased sanctions, tariffs, and taxes on Russian goods.
“If a deal is not …

Jan 22, 2025

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EU's top diplomat warns of potential Russian aggression by 2028, urges increased defense spending

In a stark warning, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, cautioned that Russia might launch military aggression against an EU country as early as 2028. Speaking at the European Defence Agency’s (EDA) annual …

Jan 22, 2025

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EU's top diplomat warns of potential Russian aggression by 2028, urges increased defense spending

In a stark warning, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, cautioned that Russia might launch military aggression against an EU country as early as 2028. Speaking at the European Defence Agency’s (EDA) annual …

Jan 22, 2025

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What Trump’s 90-day pause on US foreign development assistance means for Ukraine

Hours after taking office, U.S. President Donald Trump put a stop on U.S. foreign development assistance for 90 days to review and ensure it aligns with the new administration’s policy.
Ukraine tops the recipient list of U.S. development …

Jan 22, 2025

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Russia lacks manpower for major breakthrough in Ukraine, top NATO general says

Russia lacks sufficient forces for a big breakthrough in Ukraine, NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, General Christopher Cavoli, said during a discussion on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos on Jan. 21.
“I’m …

Jan 22, 2025

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Russia issued ultimatum to Ukraine in 2022 to replace Zelensky with Medvedchuk, president says

Russia wanted to install pro-Kremlin oligarch Viktor Medvedchuk as Ukraine’s president after forcing President Volodymyr Zelensky to step down, the Ukrainian head of state said on Jan. 22, citing a Kremlin ultimatum he received in the early …

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Ukraine's NATO prospects depend on Trump, Zelensky says

Ukraine’s ascension to NATO ultimately rests on U.S. President Donald Trump’s will, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 21.
“Everything depends on the United States. If …

Jan 22, 2025

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Western intelligence agencies kept contact with Russia during full-scale war, Zelensky says

The U.S. and European countries remained in contact with Russia throughout the full-scale war, namely on the level of intelligence agencies, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. …

Jan 22, 2025

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US seeks 'sustainable' peace in Ukraine to avoid new war in '2-4 years,' Rubio says

The Trump administration is working to attain a sustainable peace in Ukraine so that the war with Russia does not begin anew in two to four years, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Jan. 21.
“We are going to engage in making it (the …

Jan 22, 2025

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Nominee for US ambassador to UN says Trump needs 'maximum flexibility' to end Ukraine war

Elise Stefanik, U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee for United Nations ambassador, said on Jan. 21 that Trump should be given “maximum flexibility” to end Russia’s full-scale war in Ukraine.
Trump nominated Stefanik, a …

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Indian banks block Russian oil payments after new US sanctions

Indian banks has begun blocking payments for Russian oil imports following the latest round of U.S. sanctions against Russia’s oil industry, according to a report from Energy Intelligence, an energy information company.
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Trump claims he urged China's Xi to help end Russia's war in Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Jan. 21 that he pressed Chinese President Xi Jinping to help put an end to Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump claimed he brought the matter up with Xi …

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Ukraine's energy grid may suffer from Trump aid freeze, Politico reports

U.S. President Donald Trump’s foreign aid pause may hinder Ukraine’s ability to rebuild energy facilities damaged by Russian attacks, Politico reported on Jan. 21, citing Ukrainian officials.
Trump issued an executive order imposing a …

Jan 22, 2025

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US 'likely' to sanction Russia if Moscow refuses peace negotiations, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Jan. 21 that he would likely impose additional sanctions against Russia if Russian President Vladimir Putin fails to negotiate a peace deal with Ukraine.
“Sounds likely,” Trump said responding to a …

Jan 22, 2025

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Ukraine-Russia peace deal would require at least 200,000 peacekeepers, Zelensky says

At least 200,000 European soldiers would be required to serve as peacekeepers on Ukraine’s eastern front for a peace deal to be enforced, President Volodymyr Zelensky said during a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. …

Jan 21, 2025

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Following Trump's inauguration, Russian pundits and politicians show some enthusiasm, some reserve

Russian President Vladimir Putin was quick to congratulate his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, issuing a short statement before the start of the inauguration ceremony in Washington.
“We were always ready to support relations of equal cooperation …

Jan 21, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian soldier reports harsh conditions, fatal accidents in regiment; unit launches investigation

Key developments on Jan. 21:
Ukrainian soldier reports harsh conditions, fatal accidents in regiment; unit launches investigation
Ukraine attacks Russian oil depot, aviation plant, command post overnight, military says
Ukraine’s SBU detains chief …

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Zelensky says he wants to end war 'quickly but fairly and reliably' in 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Jan. 21 reiterated his commitment to ending Russia’s war in 2025 “not just quickly but fairly and reliably.”
Speaking at at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Zelensky stressed …

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‘A team of attention-seekers’ — Ukrainians react to Trump's Inauguration speech

Donald Trump was sworn in as U.S. president on Jan. 20, giving a speech containing a bombastic series of announcements and executive orders, not to mention the declaration of two national emergencies.
Setting out the goals of his second term, with …

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Zelensky says Ukraine working on arranging his meeting with Trump

Ukraine is actively working to arrange a meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump, Zelensky announced on Jan. 21 during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
“The teams have been working on a …

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Trump team may meet Ukrainian delegation in early February, MP says

Members of U.S. President Donald Trump’s team may meet a Ukrainian delegation during Ukraine Week in Washington in early February, David Arakhamia, head of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s faction in parliament, said on Jan. 21. …

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Ukraine war latest: Ammunition used by Russians halved following Ukrainian strikes, Syrskyi says

Key developments on Jan. 20:
Commander of scandal-hit Ukrainian brigade detained, accused of failing to report desertions
Ammunition used by Russians halved following Ukrainian strikes, Syrskyi says
Ukraine Air Force specialists safe from transfer to …

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'Golden age of America begins right now' — Trump sworn in as 47th US president

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States in a ceremony held in the United States Capitol on Jan. 20.
“Golden age of America begins right now,” Trump said.
Vice President J.D. Vance took the oath of office …

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Putin congratulates Trump amid inauguration, signals readiness for talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on his upcoming inauguration and expressed readiness for dialogue during a Russian Security Council meeting on Jan. 20.
Putin emphasized his openness to engaging with the …

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Biden’s bitter legacy on Ukraine

Editor’s note: As we enter a new administration, we finish the last with a retrospective on the outgoing president’s legacy, using a personal story to illustrate our point.

It’s the type of journalism we specialize in: human narrative to illustrate a …

Jan 20, 2025

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Trump sees peace in Ukraine as a deal but refuses to play his winning hand

The impending Donald Trump presidency has fueled market speculation that a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine could be reached soon — bolstered by Trump’s campaign trail rhetoric promising to end the war within days of taking office, if not …

Jan 20, 2025

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Trump instructs aides to arrange call with Putin 'in coming days' after inauguration, CNN reports

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has tasked his aides with organizing a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the days after he is sworn in, CNN reported on Jan. 19, citing undisclosed sources.
Trump has previously said he wants to meet with …

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The Week Ahead: Key Developments Impacting Global Politics & Markets

Editor’s note: This article is an on-site version of KI Insights' The Week Ahead newsletter covering events from Jan. 20-Jan. 26. Sign up here to start your week with an agenda of Ukraine-related events, delivered directly to your inbox every …

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine hits 2 oil depots in Russia overnight; Zelensky sanctions top pro-Russian politicians

Key developments on Jan. 19:
Ukraine hits 2 oil depots in Russia overnight
Zelensky slaps sanctions on Ukraine’s top pro-Russian politicians
Lack of medical treatment, problems with unit transfers most common causes of appeals, new military …

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As Trump prepares to take office, Kyiv awaits his team's next moves

As U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office on Jan. 20, Ukraine’s fate hangs in the balance.
While some potential details of Trump’s future peace proposals have been leaked, the overall plan still remains unclear.
Since the …

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Ukraine warns Trump: premature peace talks with Russia could have dire consequences

Ukraine has issued a stark warning on the eve of Donald Trump's inauguration, cautioning that premature talks with Russia could have catastrophic consequences.

Kyiv insists that Moscow should engage in negotiations out of necessity rather than …

Jan 19, 2025

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Merkel highlights NATO's role in supporting Ukraine, urges transatlantic unity, media reports

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has emphasized the critical role of the United States and NATO in ensuring Ukraine’s independence amid Russia’s invasion.
Speaking at the North Rhine-Westphalia CDU’s New Year’s reception …

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Trump eyes China visit amid strained ties, WSJ reports

President-elect Donald Trump has expressed interest in visiting China shortly after assuming office, potentially within his first 100 days, sources familiar with the matter told the Wall Street Journal.
This potential trip would aim to stabilize …

Jan 19, 2025

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Orban sparks controversy with remarks on Ukraine's EU membership and global politics

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban has once again caused waves with his latest controversial comments, particularly directed towards Ukraine. As reported by Telex, Orban suggested in a radio interview that if Donald Trump had been re-elected in …

Jan 18, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Russia, Iran sign strategic partnership; Ukraine strikes Russian S-400 radar equipment

Key developments on Jan. 17:
Putin, Pezeshkian sign strategic Russia-Iran partnership agreement in Moscow
Ukraine strikes Russian S-400 radar equipment in Belgorod Oblast, military claims
Biden administration secretly funded Ukraine’s drone …

Jan 17, 2025

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'It's not enough' — Ukrainians react to Biden's farewell speech

In his farewell speech from the White House on Jan.15, outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden took the opportunity to highlight his achievements in office in an attempt to help cement his legacy.
Yet, despite being one of the world’s biggest …

Jan 17, 2025

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Basic military training to start in Ukrainian higher education institutions in September 2025

Basic general military training for students of Ukrainian higher education institutions will begin in September 2025, the Defense Ministry announced on Jan. 17.
President Volodymyr Zelensky earlier approved amendments to the law on military duty and …

Jan 17, 2025

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Hungary's Orban urges EU to lift Russia sanctions, media reports

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban urged the European Union to lift sanctions on Russia, news portal Telex reported on Jan. 17.
According to the Hungarian outlet, Orban said it’s “time to throw sanctions out the window” and …

Jan 17, 2025

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How will Russia’s war end?

Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump promised to end the Ukraine-Russia war during his campaign. As inauguration approaches on Jan. 20, the Kyiv Independent’s Francis Farrell lays out the four scenarios that could see an end to the war in Ukraine — …

Jan 17, 2025

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Europe needs plans A, B, and C for Trump and Russia

Listening to the confirmation hearings of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s various appointees in Congress this week, it’s becoming clear there is no meaningful grand plan from Trump to end the war in Ukraine quickly. In fact, Trump, …

Jan 17, 2025

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US assured Putin no nuclear weapons in Ukraine, Biden says

The United States assured Russian President Vladimir Putin it would not deploy nuclear weapons in Ukraine, outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden said in a Jan. 17 interview with MSNBC.
“Tactical nuclear in Europe scares the hell out of everybody, …

Jan 17, 2025

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Trump has opportunity to 'negotiate a good deal' in Ukraine, Blinken says

The incoming Trump administration will be in a position to broker a “good” and “strong” peace deal in Ukraine, provided that Kyiv agrees, outgoing U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said at a press briefing on Jan. 16. …

Jan 17, 2025

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Allied support for Ukraine won't suddenly change with Trump's inauguration, top NATO officer assures

NATO has taken over some responsibilities in coordinating aid for Ukraine from the U.S. with Washington’s consent, ensuring a stable support mechanism going forward, NATO Military Committee Chief Admiral Rob Bauer said on Jan. 16.
“And …

Jan 17, 2025

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German FM slams her government over hesitancy on Ukraine aid

Germany is not currently seen as a “driving force for peace policy in Europe,” German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock told Politico in comments published on Jan. 17, criticizing her own government for hesitancy in support of Ukraine. …

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UK to play 'full part' in peacekeeping efforts in Ukraine, Starmer says

The United Kingdom will play its “full part” in supporting efforts to maintain an enduring peace in Ukraine, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Sky News on Jan. 16.
Starmer’s remarks followed his meeting with President Volodymyr …

Jan 17, 2025

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Biden administration prioritized sanctions strategies over designating Russia as state sponsor of terrorism, US official says

The Biden administration believes that large-scale sanctions have been more effective politically than designating Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism, Ukrinform reported on Jan. 16, citing U.S. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller.
“We …

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NATO deploys Norwegian F-35 fighters for 1st time during Russian Jan. 15 attack on Ukraine

NATO scrambled Norwegian F-35 fighter jets stationed in Poland for the first time to protect airspace during a Russian attack on Ukraine on Jan. 15, the NATO Air Command reported on X.
Russia attacked Ukraine using cruise and ballistic missiles on …

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine, UK sign 100-year partnership agreement

Key developments on Jan. 16:
Ukraine, UK sign 100-year partnership agreement, pledges $3.6 billion in military support
Ukrainian drones strike oil depot, gunpowder factory in Russia
Ukrainian paratroopers capture 27 Russian soldiers in Kursk Oblast …

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Partners, not allies: What to expect from Russia-Iran agreement set to be signed on Jan. 17

For Moscow, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to Russia on Jan. 17 is a diplomatic victory.
The trip’s centerpiece will be the finalization of a long-heralded partnership deal between Russia and Iran, signed by Pezeshkian and …

Jan 16, 2025

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How Trump could use sanctions in negotiations with Russia

In the run-up to his departure from the White House, President Joe Biden has slapped a number of major new sanctions on Russia’s financial systems and energy sector.
The U.S. originally threatened Russia with “the mother of all sanctions” as Moscow …

Jan 16, 2025

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Trump advisers draft sanctions plan to pressure Moscow toward peace, Bloomberg reports

Advisers to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump are developing a comprehensive sanctions strategy aimed at facilitating a diplomatic resolution to the Russia-Ukraine war, Bloomberg reported on Jan. 16, citing anonymous sources familiar with the …

Jan 16, 2025

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Ukrainian drones hit Russian oil depot in Voronezh Oblast, military claims

Ukrainian soldiers struck the Liskinskaya oil depot in Russia’s Voronezh Oblast with drones overnight on Jan. 16, Ukraine’s General Staff reported.
According to the military, the targeted oil depot stored fuel, which was used for the needs …

Jan 16, 2025

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Trump sending 'non-public messages' on war, he must force Putin to diplomacy, Zelensky says

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump can end Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with Polish media released on Jan. 16, not ruling out that it may happen in 2025.
“These are his …

Jan 16, 2025

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Ukraine extends cooperation with Norwegian NASAMS systems supplier

Kyiv is extending its cooperation with Norwegian defense company Kongsberg, one of the suppliers of NASAMS air defense systems to Ukraine, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said on Jan. 16.
The defense minister met with Eirik Lie, executive vice …

Jan 16, 2025

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Ukrainian paratroopers capture 27 Russian soldiers in Kursk Oblast

Ukrainian paratroopers and other units captured 27 Russian service members during hostilities in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, the Airborne Assault Troops' press service said on Jan. 16.
“Among them are officers, sergeants, and privates from …

Jan 16, 2025

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Italy's Defense Minister Crosetto arrives in Kyiv on official visit

Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto arrived in Kyiv on Jan. 16 for a “series of institutional meetings,” Italy’s Defense Ministry announced.
Crosetto arrived in Kyiv on the same day as U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is in …

Jan 16, 2025

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'Ukraine is still free' — Biden touts his admin's accomplishments in farewell speech

Outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden briefly mentioned Ukraine during his farewell speech on Jan. 15, saying his administration helped to preserve the country’s freedom.
“Ukraine is still free, and we’ve pulled ahead of our competition with …

Jan 16, 2025

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UK PM Starmer makes surprise visit to Kyiv, will sign '100 Year Partnership' with Ukraine

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Kyiv on Jan. 16 on an unannounced visit to the Ukrainian capital, where Starmer is set to sign a wide-ranging “100 Year …

Jan 16, 2025

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Members of Trump's team admit Ukraine-Russia peace settlement could take months, Reuters reports

Several advisors to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump have accepted a timeline of several months to strike a deal to settle the Russia-Ukraine war, Reuters reported on Jan. 15, citing two Trump associates who directly spoke to the president-elect …

Jan 16, 2025

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NATO, EU membership, military strength are strategic security guarantees for Ukraine, Zelensky says

NATO and EU membership, as well as the country’s own military strength are key security guarantees for Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said at a press conference alongside Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Jan. 15.
With U.S. …

Jan 16, 2025

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US sanctions Russian entity operating occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

The U.S. Department of the Treasury on Jan. 15 sanctioned Russia’s Federal State Unitary Enterprise Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, a Moscow-created entity that took control of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia power plant in the partially …

Jan 16, 2025

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Putin to demand Ukraine never join NATO during talks with Trump, Bloomberg reports

Russia will demand that Ukraine cut its ties with NATO and become “a neutral state with a limited military” during talks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, Bloomberg reported on Jan. 15, citing its sources.
Trump has previously …

Jan 15, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine's military now totals 880,000 soldiers, facing 600,000 Russian troops, Kyiv claims

Key developments on Jan. 15:
Ukraine’s military now totals 880,000 soldiers, facing 600,000 Russian troops, Zelensky says
Russia launches mass missile attack against Ukraine
Ukraine, Russia have to make concessions to end war, Rubio says
Ukraine …

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Will Europe put ‘boots on the ground’ for peace in Ukraine? We asked top Nordic, Baltic officials

Just days out from the return of Donald Trump to the White House, the future of Russia’s war against Ukraine is dominated by a great unknown: whether the incoming president will manage to push Moscow to stop its advance on the battlefield, or whether …

Jan 15, 2025

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NATO defense budget could surpass Russia’s tenfold if Europe matches Poland’s spending, Tusk says

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk advocated for increased defense spending across NATO on Jan. 15, arguing that if all European members matched Poland’s spending, NATO’s defense budget would be ten times that of Russia’s.
“No one but Europe will …

Jan 15, 2025

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Lithuania would consider troop deployment to Ukraine upon Kyiv’s request, FM Budrys says

Vilnius would consider deploying troops to Ukraine with its allies in the future if Kyiv were to make such a request, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys told LRT TV on Jan. 14.
The proposal for an international peacekeeping force has gained …

Jan 15, 2025

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Ukrainians divided over what peace with Russia should look like, new poll reveals

There is no clear consensus among Ukrainians about what a potential peace agreement with Russia should look like, a new global poll published on Jan. 15 has found.
The poll, conducted by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), presented …

Jan 15, 2025

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‘We know who the good guy is’ — Trump’s defense nominee grilled over war in Ukraine

President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary was grilled over the war in Ukraine during a confirmation hearing on Jan. 14, after he failed to mention Russia’s full-scale invasion during his opening remarks.
Speaking to the Armed …

Jan 15, 2025

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US, Armenia sign strategic partnership agreement

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan signed a strategic partnership commission charter between the U.S and Armenia on Jan. 14 in Washington, D.C.
The agreement comes as Armenia, once a close ally of …

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EU considering ban on Russian LNG, aluminum, Bloomberg reports

The European Union is considering a gradual ban on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) and new restrictions on Russian aluminum as part of its next round of sanctions, Bloomberg reported on Jan. 14, citing undisclosed officials.
The EU has begun …

Jan 15, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine targets Russian industrial plants, ammunition depots in overnight strike

Key developments on Jan. 14:
Ukraine targets Russia’s industrial plants, ammunition depots in ‘massive’ strike overnight
Equipping troops takes priority over lowering draft age, Zelensky says
Ukraine denies transferring Air Force …

Jan 14, 2025

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Biden leaves nearly $4 billion in US aid to Ukraine unused. What will happen to them under Trump?

U.S. President Joe Biden will be passing around $3.8 billion in the so-called Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) to his successor — Donald Trump.
On the campaign trail, Trump has repeatedly criticized the Biden administration for providing Ukraine …

Jan 14, 2025

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European allies grow optimistic about Trump not abandoning Ukraine, Bloomberg reports

Kyiv’s European partners are growing optimistic that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will not pressure Ukraine into accepting a painful peace deal, Bloomberg reported on Jan. 14, citing undisclosed European officials.
Following closed-door …

Jan 14, 2025

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NATO chief says alliance either raises defense spending or can begin taking 'Russian language courses'

NATO should raise its current 2% of GDP defense spending goal, or the allies can begin taking “Russian language courses or move to New Zealand,” Secretary General Mark Rutte jokingly told the European Parliament on Jan. 13.
Voices calling …

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Trump wants to meet Putin 'very quickly' after inauguration

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Jan. 13 that he plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin “very quickly,” adding that the Russian leader “wants to meet” as well.
The incoming U.S. president echoed his previous …

Jan 14, 2025

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Macron, Zelensky discuss 'practical steps' for deploying peacekeeping troops in Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the situation on the front line and the possibility of sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine in a phone call on Jan. 13.
The idea of deploying a peacekeeping force on the …

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Putin has failed to meet any of his strategic objectives in Ukraine, Biden says

Russian President Vladimir Putin has failed to meet any of his strategic objectives in Ukraine, U.S. President Joe Biden said at a foreign policy address on Jan. 13.
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Jan 14, 2025

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Ukraine’s war-tested firefighters share advice with L.A.’s

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The question isn't if China will turn on Russia, but when

Like Czar Nicholas II, Russian President Vladimir Putin has misidentified his primary foe. Fighting a war of choice, he allows the real menace to his country to gather strength. China, not Ukraine, constitutes Russia’s existential threat. In the …

Jan 13, 2025

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Slavoj Žižek: The magic tricks behind Russia’s propaganda machine

I must admit that I occasionally enjoy podcasts explaining the secrets behind well-known magic tricks (the three-shell game, mentalism, levitation, etc.). After reading recent news from Russia, I’ve come to the conclusion that these tricks offer a …

Jan 13, 2025

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Biden team preparing strong Ukraine policy foundation for Trump handover, Blinken says

The Biden administration is focused on securing a strong foreign policy foundation for U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration, including on the Russia-Ukraine war, outgoing U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on …

Jan 13, 2025

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'Ukrainians can help Americans protect lives' — Zelensky says Kyiv ready to send firefighters to California

Ukraine is preparing to send rescuers, including 150 firefighters, to the U.S. state of California to help combat the wildfires that have devastated the region in recent days, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Jan. 12.
Wildfires have ravaged the …

Jan 13, 2025

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Serbian president offers to host Trump-Putin meeting in Belgrade

Serbia will officially offer to host the upcoming meeting between U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said in a television broadcast on Jan. 12.
Trump announced on Jan. 9 that …

Jan 12, 2025

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The Week Ahead: Key Developments Impacting Global Politics & Markets

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Jan 12, 2025

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Switzerland seeks to facilitate Trump-Putin peace talks amidst legal and political hurdles

Switzerland is reportedly organizing a meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to end the war, circumventing the arrest warrant. Both the Swiss President and the Foreign Ministry of Switzerland announced in January their attempts to achieve …

Jan 12, 2025

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Trump, Putin call expected in near future, incoming national security adviser says

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to hold a telephone call “in the coming days and weeks,” Mike Waltz, Trump’s nominee for national security adviser, told ABC News on Jan. 12. …

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&amp;quot;Trump's Plan&amp;quot; proven Russian! US shocked by secret document leak!

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Ukraine's Umerov meets Trump envoy Witkoff again after Florida talks, White House says

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Why Trump's peace plan is unlikely to end Russia's war in Ukraine

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A phony peace process to appease Trump

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Putin hosts Orban in Moscow, says Russia-Hungary relations at historical high

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Anna Danylchuk: Kremlin PUSHES Trump deal for UKRAINE CAPITULATION​

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The Kremlin is not ready to accept even Trump's peace plan, analysts say #shorts

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Russia's coy game: Why Kremlin won't commit to Trump's peace push

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Putin ALREADY SABOTAGES Trump's &quot;peace plan&quot;: Kremlin afraid even to read document!​​

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Peskov downplays Witkoff call leak, says Ukraine talks continue

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"Trump's Plan" proven Russian! US shocked by secret document leak!

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